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Paint and requisites of a good paint
Short answer
Paint is a dispersion of pigment in a drying oil. A good paint spreads easily, dries to a hard elastic film that adheres without cracking, resists weathering and chemicals, has stable colour, and is non-toxic and economical.
What is paint? Give the requisites of a good paint.
Paint is a mechanical dispersion of one or more pigments in a drying oil (vehicle) with a thinner, drier and other additives. When it is applied to a surface, the thinner evaporates and the oil dries to form a thin, hard, protective and decorative film.
Requisites of a good paint
- Spreads easily and covers the surface well in a few coats.
- Dries within a reasonable time to a hard, tough, elastic film.
- The film is smooth, glossy and adheres firmly (no cracking or peeling).
- Resists weather, water, chemicals and heat.
- Has a stable, non-fading colour.
- Non-toxic, has no bad smell, and is economical.
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