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Paint Varieties and Types - INI

Paints are classified into water-based paints, oil-based paints (acrylic, alkyd, urethane), and lacquer paints based on their diluents and resins. Each type has different characteristics in terms of drying time, durability, gloss, odor, and environmental impact, making proper selection according to application essential. This data systematically organizes the main types of paints and their features and suitable applications.

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[item.water-based-paint]
code=01
slug=water-based-paint
name=Water-Based Paint
description=An environmentally friendly paint that uses water as a diluent.
diluent=Water
dryingTime=40-50 minutes (surface dry)
durability=Standard
ecoFriendly=true
odor=Low

[item.oil-based-paint-alkyd]
code=02
slug=oil-based-paint-alkyd
name=Oil-Based Acrylic Paint
description=An oil-based paint with acrylic resin as the main component.
diluent=Paint thinner
dryingTime=Over 1 hour (surface dry)
durability=Moderate
ecoFriendly=false
odor=Strong

[item.oil-based-paint-alkyd]
code=03
slug=oil-based-paint-alkyd
name=Oil-Based Alkyd Paint
description=A traditional oil-based paint with alkyd resin as the main component.
diluent=Paint thinner
dryingTime=2-12 hours (cures by oxidative polymerization)
durability=High
ecoFriendly=false
odor=Strong

[item.urethane-paint]
code=04
slug=urethane-paint
name=Urethane Paint
description=A high-performance paint with high durability and gloss.
diluent=Urethane thinner
dryingTime=Over 2 hours surface / 3 days full cure
durability=Very High
ecoFriendly=false
odor=Strong

[item.lacquer-paint]
code=05
slug=lacquer-paint
name=Lacquer Paint
description=A fast-drying paint that forms the hardest coating film.
diluent=Lacquer thinner
dryingTime=10-20 min (summer) / 20-60 min (winter)
durability=Hard but low weather resistance
ecoFriendly=false
odor=Very Strong