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Paint Varieties and Types - TOML

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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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"

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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"

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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"

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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"

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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"