Paint - Whaich To Use?

There are many different paints, stains, and varnishes that are available today and this can make choosing paint a headache for anybody that has no idea what they are looking for.  Paint falls into two main categories, oil based and water based.  Stains and also varnishes also fall in these same categories.

Oil based paints have a gloss, semi gloss, or matte finish.  It wears well and it provides an easy clean surface.  Oil paint is good to use on doors, windows, or anywhere that needs a protection finish.  If you need a good washable surface you can also use oil based paint on ceilings and also on walls. Always remember that if you paint over wall paper it will make it a lot harder to remove in the long run.

Water based paint is much easier to work with this is because the brushes and all painting tools can be cleaned using only water.  When painting your ceilings or walls water based paint is a good choice and also good for textured surfaced outside. 

When painting any new surface it is best to use a primer.  By doing this you will prevent any paint from being absorbed.  It will also provide a surface for the paint to stick to.  The primer the you choose should be manufactured by the same company.  Also you can use a water based primer for an oil based top coat but it is not a great idea to use a oil based primer for a water based paint.

The coats of paint that you will need depend on how porous the surface being painted is and the thickness that the paint is applied.  The overall quality of the paint has a big factor too.

If you are planning on doing some professional home improvement projects, think about obtaining some painting quotes from the building quotes comparison site www.buildingquotes.co.uk