Types of Paints

There are different types of paints available today. Till the 19th century the word paint was used to describe oil-bound types only. The paints bound with glue were called distemper.
 For farmhouses and cottages an alternative was found and was called lime wash or color wash. 

Different things need different paints. The interior of the house is painted by different type of paint than the exterior of the house.
Automobiles use different type of paint. The industrial paint is different than marine paint. Now colors are made by using different ingredients for specific surfaces.                           

For example enamel paint, when dries it becomes especially hard and usually has glossy finish. The term enamel paint today means hard surfaced paint and usually it is used in reference to paint floor coatings of a gloss finish or spray paints. It can be used for concrete, stairs, porches and patios.
 

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