Walking into a paint store or hardware store’s paint section can be overwhelming. Never mind choosing of the colour you like, there’s also the type of paint for the type of job that also needs to be decided upon. Interior paints fall under two types. They are oil-based and water-based. The room and the use of the room to be painted will determine the type of paint to be used. Let Peninsula Paints help you with that important decision. However, it’s a good idea to know more about the type of paint that will be used in your home. You should also learn about primer and top coat paints as well as eggshell finishes.

Interior paint falls under oil and acrylic and are used depending where the painting will take place. Oil paints are known for being durable. Oil-based paints are perfect for painting things like baseboards. The paint can be easily wiped off and looks good because there is a bit of a shine. It’s also used for covering wood and metal surfaces. Oil paint is used in common areas, such as apartment building hallways. You should be aware that oil-based paint takes extra time to dry because of its consistency. If you’re using oil paint, pick up turpentine to clean your paint brushes. Oil paint also gives off a strong odour so keep that in mind. The professionals at Peninsula Paints will have the know-how about oil-based paint and where it should be used.

Another type of paint is water-based. It’s a very common type of paint to use because of its ease of application and how quickly it dries. Water-based paints are used on surfaces where you’re doing something creative with two or more colours, like striping. The paint doesn’t bleed into the attached colour and has a crisp look to it. (The colours won’t blend.) When using this type of paint remember how quick it dries so it’s based to stay focused on the task at hand. Using this type of paint is thought to be more beginner-friendly because of its ease to use. This the common type of paint and used a lot.

The thought of using primer also needs to be thought about. Primer is applied before the actual colour of paint is used. Think of it as a bonding product. It’s used on surfaces like wood and metal so that the oil-based paint will stick to it. Sometimes it used to cover up dark colours that are already on walls so that a lighter colour can be applied with the usual two coats instead of several coats.

When choosing the type of paint for your interior, an eggshell finish should be also considered. Like oil paint, it can be using wiped off and should be used in high-traffic areas or rooms that get a lot of use, like children’s rooms. It looks like a flat water-based paint but has a light gloss so that it’s easy to maintain.

Top coat paint is not used for interior painting. It’s used for sealing objects like furniture when an extra clear coat is needed for protection. 

Let Peninsula Painting take care of your painting needs. They know the type of paint that will transform your home. They use high quality products that will achieve the look and finish you’re looking for. Don’t delay, call them at (905) 570-3150 for a free quote. The body content of your post goes here. To edit this text, click on it and delete this default text and start typing your own or paste your own from a different source.