- 2081 Chaitra (new course) · 1 mark
Characteristics of a good paint
Short answer
A good paint spreads uniformly, dries quickly to a hard, smooth film, adheres firmly, and resists weather and fading. It should be durable, cheap, safe, and not settle or crack.
Explain a few characteristics of a good paint.
A good paint should:
- Spread easily and uniformly, and have good covering power.
- Dry within a reasonable time to a hard, smooth, glossy film.
- Stick firmly to the surface without cracking, blistering or peeling.
- Resist weather, sunlight, moisture and chemicals.
- Keep its colour without fading.
- Be cheap, durable and easy to clean.
- Contain no harmful substances and have no bad odour.
- Not settle or form a skin in the container during storage.
✓ Answer checked by Claude Opus 5.5 (high effort)
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