Architectural paint is among the commonly used materials in the interior of buildings, which has become very important today due to its role in enhancing beauty and increasing the durability of walls. New architectural paints have a specific type of elements that, due to their different formulation compared to old paints, provide better coverage.<\/p>\n

Types of Architectural Paints<\/h2>\n

Architectural paint comes in various types, available in different brands and sizes in the market. To know which paint is suitable for the walls of a room, office, etc., you first need to familiarize yourself with the types of paints and their respective applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Type of Architectural Paint<\/th>\n	Solvent<\/th>\n	Advantages<\/th>\n	Disadvantages<\/th>\n	Application<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Plastic Paint<\/td>\n	Water<\/td>\n	– Odorless<\/p>\n – Affordable<\/p>\n – High coverage<\/td>\n	– Not glossy<\/p>\n – Low durability<\/p>\n – Prone to getting dirty<\/td>\n	Suitable for all surfaces except metal doors and windows<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acrylic Paint<\/td>\n	Water<\/td>\n	– Washable<\/p>\n – Suitable glossiness<\/p>\n – Quick drying<\/td>\n	– Darkening of color after application<\/td>\n	For mural paintings in schools, hospitals, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil-based Paint<\/td>\n	Oil Thinner<\/td>\n	– Good adhesion<\/p>\n – Suitable gloss<\/p>\n – High color variety and usage<\/td>\n	– Strong and pungent odor<\/p>\n – Not suitable for gypsum and metal surfaces<\/td>\n	Suitable for gypsum and metal surfaces<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Primer Paint<\/td>\n	Water \/ Oil<\/td>\n	– Mold resistant<\/p>\n – Resistance to smoke and moisture<\/td>\n	– Long drying time<\/td>\n	Oil-based primers for gypsum walls<\/p>\n Water-based primers for wood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Varnish Paint<\/td>\n	Water \/ Thinner<\/td>\n	– Suitable glossiness<\/p>\n – Protects underlying paint<\/td>\n	– Quick drying<\/p>\n – Color change over time<\/td>\n	Coating wood like a protective layer on parquets and wooden cabinets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aluminum Paint<\/td>\n	Lacquer \/ Oil<\/td>\n	– High resistance to water, electricity, and surface corrosion<\/td>\n	– Strong and unpleasant odor<\/td>\n	Suitable for wood, metal, oil and gas tanks, water pipes, radiators<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Anti-corrosion Paint<\/td>\n	Organic Solvent<\/td>\n	– High chemical resistance<\/p>\n – Durable and stable<\/p>\n – Affordable<\/td>\n	– Only available in black<\/td>\n	Metal surfaces<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bituminous Paint<\/td>\n	Mineral Alcohol<\/td>\n	– Waterproof<\/p>\n – High resistance to rust<\/td>\n	– Not resistant to sunlight<\/td>\n	Only available in black<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cement Paint<\/td>\n	Water<\/td>\n	– Powder-like paint<\/p>\n – Waterproof<\/p>\n – High durability<\/td>\n	– Slow drying<\/p>\n – Requires 2 coats<\/td>\n	For rough interior and exterior surfaces<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Synthetic Rubber Paint<\/td>\n	Alcohol<\/td>\n	– Quick drying<\/p>\n – High durability<\/p>\n – Resistant to weather changes and chemicals<\/td>\n	– Unpleasant odor<\/td>\n	Concrete and cement surfaces<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ethyl Silicate Paint<\/td>\n	Resin<\/td>\n	– Good adhesion<\/p>\n – Resistance to heat and chemicals<\/td>\n	– Strong and unpleasant odor<\/td>\n	Metal structures<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Graphite Paint<\/td>\n	Oil<\/td>\n	Used as an undercoat paint<\/td>\n	Only available in black<\/td>\n	Painting certain metal surfaces<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cellulose Paint<\/td>\n	Resin<\/td>\n	– Quick drying<\/p>\n – Smooth and uniform color<\/td>\n	– Resistant to smoke and acid<\/p>\n – Waterproof<\/td>\n	High price<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Emulsion Paint<\/td>\n	Water<\/td>\n	– Quick drying<\/p>\n – High durability<\/p>\n – Low odor<\/td>\n	– Not suitable for moist areas<\/td>\n	For interior walls, wood, ceilings, and construction work<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/h2>\n New Architectural paint<\/h2>\n The main advantage of various types of new Architectural paints, especially various types of living room wall paints, is creating diversity in the home space with a budget less than wallpaper. The newest Architectural paint include:<\/p>\n Kentex Architectural paint<\/h3>\n The formulations of the new Kentex Architectural paints include cellulose materials (non-flammable cotton), perlite, and odorless paint. These paints are the best Architectural paints for painting buildings in areas with extreme cold or heat, and they are classified as textured paints with a prominent surface. Kentex oil-based paint, Kentex plastic paint, and Kentex acrylic paint are among the new types of Architectural paints.<\/p>\n The estimated time for painting a room of 85 square meters is approximately one day, and it takes 8 hours for Kentex Architectural paint to dry. It does not require priming or plastering and is usually applied with a spray gun.<\/p>\n Nano Architectural paint<\/h3>\n Nano Architectural paint is in a liquid state and is odorless acrylic resin-based. This means that we do not need a solvent for preparation. The advantages of using this paint on the building facade include:<\/p>\n \n Preventing the absorption of smoke, pollution, and grease<\/li>\n High adhesion and suitable coverage<\/li>\n The best Architectural paint as a thermal and moisture insulator<\/li>\n Suitable for various surfaces such as metal, wood, and cement<\/li>\n Antibacterial properties for surfaces<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n Balka Paint<\/h3>\n Belka architectural paint is one of the cellulose-based paints that is diluted with cellulose resins and has gained considerable popularity by adding aggregate as a new patterned architectural paint. The advantages of this paint include:<\/p>\n \n Thermal and cooling insulation, as well as sound insulation<\/li>\n No need for undercoating and repairable<\/li>\n Quick application and easy to clean<\/li>\n Fire-resistant<\/li>\n Cotton fibers and anti-static properties, preventing dust accumulation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Note: If any part of the Belka wall is damaged, you can spray water on the affected area and apply Belka putty to the damaged area.<\/p>\n Patterned Patina Paint<\/h3>\n Today, one of the most popular colors for home decor is the use of designs with an aged, weathered, or patinated look, commonly known as patina patterns.<\/p>\n In the past, special plastering techniques were used to create visual effects on ceilings and walls; however, nowadays classic patina (using gold leaf or colloquially known as gold leaf) has been combined with plastering to enhance visual appeal further.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Multi-color architectural paint<\/h3>\n Multi-color paint is considered one of the modern architectural paints. The color palette (white, black, etc.) and random and speckled patterns are among the various types of multi-color paints. The combination of multi-color architectural paints has high resistance to pollution and dust accumulation, making them recommended for painting high-traffic areas. Other advantages of this paint include:<\/p>\n \n Good adhesion to gypsum, cement, concrete, wood, etc.<\/li>\n High application speed and repairability<\/li>\n No need for smelly solvent-based products<\/li>\n Graphite pencil marks do not remain on it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Which color should we choose for architectural painting?<\/h2>\n A color catalog is a suitable tool for choosing architectural paint that you can use. First, select the main color of the room based on its size and lighting conditions. Then, place it on the catalog, considering the brightest shade of the main color as the background color, and decide whether the architectural paint should be glossy or matte based on your taste or room decor.<\/p>\n Conclusion<\/h2>\n With the variety of architectural paints available, it’s important to know which type of paint is suitable for each part of the house and which brand can meet your needs and add more attractiveness to the structure. Then you can start painting the interior and exterior<\/strong> of the building. For pricing information, contact the sales team at Top painters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Architectural paint is among the commonly used materials in the interior of buildings, which has become very important today due to its role in enhancing beauty and increasing the durability of walls. New architectural paints have a specific type of elements that, due to their different formulation compared to old paints, provide better coverage. 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