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Paint Varieties and Types - TSV
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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water-based paint
oil-based paint
lacquer
urethane
acrylic
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code slug name description diluent dryingTime durability ecoFriendly odor
01 water-based-paint Water-Based Paint An environmentally friendly paint that uses water as a diluent. Water 40-50 minutes (surface dry) Standard true Low
02 oil-based-paint-alkyd Oil-Based Acrylic Paint An oil-based paint with acrylic resin as the main component. Paint thinner Over 1 hour (surface dry) Moderate false Strong
03 oil-based-paint-alkyd Oil-Based Alkyd Paint A traditional oil-based paint with alkyd resin as the main component. Paint thinner 2-12 hours (cures by oxidative polymerization) High false Strong
04 urethane-paint Urethane Paint A high-performance paint with high durability and gloss. Urethane thinner Over 2 hours surface / 3 days full cure Very High false Strong
05 lacquer-paint Lacquer Paint A fast-drying paint that forms the hardest coating film. Lacquer thinner 10-20 min (summer) / 20-60 min (winter) Hard but low weather resistance false Very Strong