{"id":17048,"date":"2018-06-07T11:06:29","date_gmt":"2018-06-07T11:06:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=17048"},"modified":"2018-07-26T14:21:02","modified_gmt":"2018-07-26T14:21:02","slug":"whats-the-difference-between-paints-for-the-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/whats-the-difference-between-paints-for-the-home\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the Difference between Paints for the Home?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandleader.com\/best-airless-paint-sprayer-reviews\/\">painting your home<\/a>, whether it\u2019s the bedroom walls, living room ceiling or your front door, there are many different options. It can be overwhelming visiting your nearest DIY shop and being faced with hundreds of different tins to choose between. In order to avoid spending money on the wrong paint for the job at hand, these are some of the most common types of paint you\u2019ll find and when they\u2019re best used.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Primer<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re painting a wall inside that\u2019s down to the bare bones then you\u2019ll first need to give it a coat of primer. This is used to seal and protect the bare surface of plaster or wood. Especially when painting an exterior wall it\u2019s essential that you paint a layer of primer before doing anything else. You can pick up primer\/undercoat combinations that are great for saving time on interior walls, but for extra protection, it\u2019s best to do both separately. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.housebeautiful.com\/uk\/decorate\/walls\/a2603\/different-paint-types-finishes-explainer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Primer is designed to soak into the plaster<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so that it\u2019s less absorbent and other paint will stick to the wall. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Undercoat<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once a wall has been primed (or it was already painted and you\u2019re simply adding new layers) you need to give it an undercoat. This type of paint provides extra protection and prevents any darker colours underneath from showing through, as well as smoothing over the surface to make it easier for the next few layers. If you\u2019ve got a pale topcoat then go for a pale undercoat, while if it\u2019s a dark red or blue, for example, use a dark undercoat. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Gloss<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditionally gloss paint is oil-based, including resin to give it a hard wearing quality. However, there are now water-based gloss paints available too, which have less of a smell and dry a lot quicker. They\u2019re mostly used on woodwork but can be applied to plaster walls when there\u2019s an undercoat for a shiny finish. Matt gloss paint has a duller, flatter finish for a more subtle decor. Within the range of gloss paints exists a variety of other options, from the durable satinwood with a lesser sheen, to eggshell, which is mostly used for skirting boards. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Emulsion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mostly used for walls and ceilings, emulsion paint is a water-based paint with vinyl or acrylic added for durability. It\u2019s possible to find gloss emulsion paints that have a shiny finish, alongside many matt versions for a non-shiny and non-reflective look. Emulsion paint should be added above a layer of undercoat for the best effect and can be used on ceilings too. Check out <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.milfordbuildingsupplies.com\/leyland-paint.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milford Building Supplies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a variety of paints including emulsion options. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Ceiling Paint<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on where you look, some places can offer ceiling paints. In most cases, these are either emulsion or gloss paints, designed to dry quickly and not drip (at least as much as they would otherwise). When painting a ceiling it\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedit.com\/difference-between-wall-paint-and-ceiling-paint\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more important than with a wall that there\u2019s not as much splatter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as you don\u2019t want to cover the carpet or other walls with paint (even if you do your best to protect them).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopefully, you\u2019ll now have a better idea of all the home paints available to pick out the best option(s) for your next project. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to painting your home, whether it\u2019s the bedroom walls, living room ceiling or your front door, there are many different options. 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