• What Are The Different Types of Paints and Finishes?

    The most important thing to consider while getting your commercial or residential building painted, s what type of paint and finish will go best on the exterior and interior.

     Paint not only adds to the beauty of a place rather it also serves as a protective shield preventing moisture, dust, or mold from damage to the exterior or interior of your building. Painting home exterior walls, decks, and fences will help secure your place from the ruin caused by weather elements. Painting interior walls, ceiling, cabinets, windows, and doors will not only add to the aesthetics of your home but minimize dust and dirt attacks. Paint and proper finish will maintain the bathroom and kitchen surfaces from damage due to the exposure to humidity and heat. Overall paint, staining, and proper finishing act as a guard sealing off weaknesses.

    Types of Paint

    There is a range of different paint types available in the market.

    Matte Paints

    Matte paints are often called flat paints as well. They provide a non-shiny look. But are the best when it comes to providing extra coverage to your walls or ceilings, unlike other paints that barely cover imperfection on the wall like nail wholes, scratches, damps, etc. One drawback of these paints is they are not durable and could be damaged easily.

    Gloss & Semi Gloss Paints

    The gloss paints are a type of paint that provide shiny and reflective looks. They may not provide extra coverage like flat paints but they last longer as compared to other paints. They have the property to be cleaned with cleaners, and also are resistant to dew and dampness. These paints are best for kids’ rooms, washrooms, kitchen space, etc. One thing that is notable about these paints is that prep work needs to be done before putting glossy paints as these paints do not hide imperfections.

    Primers

    Primers are the paints that are used as sealers. They serve as the base coat to smoothen the surface and prepare it for final finishing. Primers are necessary to use on unfinished walls before applying paint or finish.

    EggShell & Satin Paints

    While Satin is a glossier paint than Eggshell, both these paints have a higher reflectivity along with durability.  These paints are primarily in high traffic zones and last longer since they are easier to clean up.  These types of paints are highly suggested in areas like kitchens and bathrooms where you would need an easy clean.

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    Types of Finishes

    Like different paint types mentioned above, a variety of finishes are also available to exactly serve your needs.

    Staining

    Staining itself is finish. Mostly, it is used to paint the wooden surfaces of the building including decks, floors, etc. this is done in three phases; first alkyd stain is applied which penetrates the surface, then a catalyzed sealer is applied topped with a clear coat before the finish is baked.

    Glazing

    Glazing is mainly applied after staining to enhance the durability of staining. Mostly the glazes are transparent but they are also avail-be in a range of natural colors including Chocolate Glaze, latte glaze, ebony Glaze, etc. They are hand-applied to the surface for perfect results.

    Tinted Varnish with and without Glaze

    Tinted Varnish gives a paint-like finish, opaque and colored. It can be both done with glaze and without the glaze. The glaze adds to the durability of varnishing. Some of the examples of tinted varnishing are Amaretto, Bordeaux, and Licorice which are black-tinted varnish mostly applied on maple wood. Brown tones are applied to the top of the varnish to accent the wood and door profiles.

    Cottage Finishing

    The cottage is a distressed finishing that is created by sanding to expose the raw wood before it is glazed. It is mostly done to bring the raw and natural texture of the wood to the surface giving your fences, decks, and door a close to nature look.

    Oatmeal Finishing

    It is a specialty finish applied with hands mostly serves as a lamination. The finishing is polished with light chain distressing before top-coating it for durability.

    Villa

    It is again a specialty finish that provides you with the fake effect of brush strokes i.e. your surface will look as if painted with brush but in real tinted varnish coated with a glaze applied in a manner to provide such an effect to the viewer.

    Distressing

    Distressing is mainly used to create a unique antique look to your doors, floors, cabinets, decks, or windows. It involves various techniques dips, light chain distressing, rasping, knife cuts to provide the exact finish as required. Many people consider it opposite to finishing but again it is also liked by people. The finish is completed by intentionally destroying or manipulating the otherwise perfect look giving it a weathered look. This finishing is mostly liked by people who prefer to give their home a traditional and vintage look. Distressing is not just confined to wood but can also be applied to walls, concrete, plaster, etc.

    Paint Bulls Painters as your Paint Partner

    Paint Bulls Painters will help you create your dream look with its remarkable painting services. The company understands the paint serves as an essential element of your residential or commercial building hence we assure you top-grade results just the way you wanted the whole process to be.  The local and professional painters at Paint Bulls Painters will provide your home’s exterior and interior with a flawless finish and fantastic paint job. Our painting company has vast experience in painting and staining which will not make you regret if your choose our color and paint experts to handle your painting needs.