Paint in one form or another has been used for centuries for decoration, preservation of surfaces, sanitation and identification purposes.
The most commonly used paints within the building industry are either oil or water based.
Oil Paints.
Oil based paints are formulated around four main ingredients:
For decorative paints modified natural oils form the basis of the Binder which is referred to as an Alkyd Resin or Vehicle. Binders for industrial coating are based on epoxy and polyurethane resins.
The Oils used can be Linseed, Tung or Rapeseed. This modified clear material is akin to a varnish in appearance further are added to provide a hard durable finish.
Pigments/Extenders include Titanium Dioxide (White) / Chalk / China Clay. These are used to provide the opacity/ covering power required.
Thinners/Solvents such White spirit/Xylol –Xylene are added which adjusts the thickness/ viscosity of the product.
Additives include special Driers which assist in the overall drying time of the oi based paint. Anti-skinning and thickening agents
can also be added.
Computer Controlled Manufacturing
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Traditional Manufacturing