Not everyone knows how water-based and acrylic paints differ from each other. To understand what the difference is, you need to understand all the features of such compositions, their types and technical characteristics.
Acrylic based
Acrylic paints and varnishes are purchased by people for application on ceilings, walls, furniture, and various decorative elements. This paint consists of distilled water, acrylic, dye. Acrylic is a special film that protects the substrate.
Acrylic-based paint and enamel have many advantages
- The substrate dries quickly after applying the paint. After half an hour, the coating hardens, and within a few days it becomes completely dry. If it is warm enough indoors or outdoors, the drying time will be shortened.
- Acrylic-based paints and varnishes are of high quality and durability. Such coatings remain bright and saturated for a long time.
- Thanks to the acrylic protective coating, the base is not exposed to high humidity, high temperature, UV radiation. The paint does not roll or crack.
- Acrylic-based coloring compositions are universal. They are suitable not only for finishing work, but also for artistic painting.
- This paint is safe and environmentally friendly. Such materials do not emit substances that negatively affect human health. Acrylic-based materials are ideal for interior decoration.
- These colorants are quick and easy to apply. There will be no unpleasant odor from acrylic paint, so you don't have to thoroughly ventilate the room.
- Acrylic based coatings are fire resistant.
- Modern manufacturers offer acrylic dyes in a variety of colors. You can choose the most suitable option for any interior.
- The price for acrylic materials is quite affordable. Since they can be easily used on your own, you do not have to go to specialists. You will have an additional opportunity to save money.
Water emulsion
Water-based coloring compositions consist of special polymer substances, liquids and dyes. They also include acrylic, silicone resins. To change the consistency of the paint and varnish material, you can use special solvents.
Water-based coloring compositions also have certain advantages
- Lack of harmful substances, safety, environmental friendliness.
- Ease of use. It is convenient to apply water-based paint with a roller or brush.
- Lack of unpleasant odor.
- Acceptable price.
- The ability to obtain various shades using special pigments for this.
Varieties and features of use
On the modern market, there are different types of water-based coloring compositions. They are silicate, acrylic, silicone, mineral. These varieties differ from each other both in scope and composition.
The most inexpensive coloring composition is mineral … In such paints and varnishes there is cement, it is possible to use slaked lime.
These coatings are suitable for a wide variety of substrates but are not durable.
The most versatile option is an acrylic-based material. It is suitable for application to plaster, wood, brick. The most expensive paint is silicone-based and can be used on a variety of substrates.
It can be concluded that acrylic-based coloring compositions are a separate type of water emulsion. They include acrylic resin.
Water-based paints and varnishes can be used when carrying out finishing work indoors. They dry out in the shortest possible time. Thanks to this, a new layer of paint can be applied almost immediately. Mineral water emulsion is well suited for painting concrete and bricks.
It is better to apply paint with a roller or a large brush.
Differences
Water-based paints and varnishes are suitable for use in both small and large rooms. It should be borne in mind that such paints should not be applied to metal surfaces.
When compared with conventional water emulsions, it can be noted that acrylic-based colorants are more resistant to high temperatures and liquid … You can easily find washable paint. Since the composition of such materials includes acrylic resins, such coatings stay bright longer and are resistant to abrasion. They will not crack over time.
Conventional water-based emulsion is not suitable for painting surfaces in rooms with high humidity. Acrylic paints and varnishes can be called more versatile, they are applied to a variety of substrates. Such coatings remain as strong as possible and provide reliable surface protection.
Acrylic-based coloring compositions are divided into several varieties. When deciding which paint and varnish material to purchase, you should take into account the information that manufacturers indicate in the instructions.
- Washable … Such coatings are distinguished by dirt-repellent properties. They can be cleaned using a variety of detergents, which allows you to get rid of dirt in the shortest possible time. Such materials are resistant to temperature extremes and the effects of liquids.
- Very abrasion resistant leave-in coatings … They can be washed, but it is quite difficult to do this, as streaks can occur during the cleaning process.
- Materials suitable for dry rooms only. They are not highly resistant to moisture.
- Coatings characterized by "dry abrasion resistance". They can be cleaned using a vacuum cleaner or dry rag with little effort. It is not recommended to expose such paints to moisture.
Selection and application
Acrylic-based paints and varnishes are suitable for application to concrete, metal, wood, brick, glass. First you need to choose the best coloring composition in a particular case, focusing on the characteristics and color. Read the instructions.
You must first determine how much paint and varnish material you need. Consumption should also be indicated on the packaging.
If you are going to decorate the floor with patterns, add about 15% to the usual consumption.
Prepare the substrate for paint application. Make the surface as flat as possible, remove dirt from it. It is necessary to cover up all cracks, crevices, remove old paint. Then clean the smeared areas using sandpaper and wipe the surface with a damp cloth. Prime the base and let it dry.
When the surface is completely dry, painting can begin. First, use a brush to apply paint to all hard-to-reach areas. After that, you can proceed to using a roller to paint over the surface as evenly as possible.
Water-based, acrylic coatings dry quickly. You can start applying the second coat in a few hours. The technologies for painting with water-based and acrylic paints and varnishes are the same. In any case, you should pay special attention to the tool. It should be as convenient as possible. After completing the staining, it is necessary to thoroughly rinse the tool with water, otherwise the paint will harden and it will be much more difficult to remove it.
So, we can say that acrylic-based coloring compositions are more versatile and popular. Many consumers opt for them. Conventional water-based coatings are not suitable for all surfaces and are not easy to clean. However, at the same time they have certain advantages: such coatings are safe, environmentally friendly, and have an aesthetic appearance.
For information on how to properly paint a wall with water-based paint, see the next video.