TYPES OF PAINT

Primer

are basecoats applied to a surface to improve the adhesion of subsequent coats of paint or varnish

Sealer

are basecoats applied to a surface to reduce absorption of subsequent coats of paint or varnish or to prevent bleeding through the finish coat

Oil Paints

utilize a drying oil that oxidizes and hardens to form a tough elastic film when exposed to thin layer of air

Alkyd Paints

have alkyd resin as a binder, such as chemically modified soy or linseed oil

Latex Paints

a binder and acrylic resin that coalesces as water evaporates from the emulsion

Epoxy Paints

have an epoxy resin as a binder for increased resistance to corrosion, abrasion, and chemicals

Rust inhibiting and Primers

especially formulated with anti-corrosive pigments to prevent or reduce the corrosion of metal surfaces

Fire-retardant Paints

especially formulated with silicone and polyvinyl chloride or other substance to reduce the spread of flame of a combustible material

Heat-Resistant Paints

especially formulated with silicone resins to withstand high temperatures

Intumescent Coatings

swells to form a thick insulating layer of inert foam when exposed to heat or fire that retards flame spread and combustion