Coatings professional terminology explanation

Q: What is environmentally friendly paint?
A: Generally, environmentally friendly paints that do not emit VOC or strictly limit the emission to below the specified indicators, such as water-based paints, high-solid paints, powder paints and radiation-cured paints, are called “green paints” or environmentally friendly paints.

Q: What is powder paint?
A: Powder paint is a new type of solvent-free, 100% solid powder paint. It has two types: thermoplastic powder paint and thermosetting powder paint. The paint is made of special resins, pigments, fillers, curing agents and other additives, mixed in a certain proportion, and then prepared by processes such as hot extrusion and crushing and screening. They are stable in storage at room temperature, and are electrostatically sprayed or fluidized bed dipped, and then heated and baked to melt and solidify to form a smooth and bright permanent coating film to achieve the purpose of decoration and corrosion protection.

Q: What is water-based paint?
A: Water-based paint is a paint with water-soluble resin or different types of dispersed resins as the base material and water as the dispersion medium. Its basic characteristics are non-toxic (or low-toxic), non-odor (or low-odor), safe and environmentally friendly, non-flammable, easy to construct, easy to clean, etc. The construction is simple and convenient, and it is not easy to have common problems of oily paints such as bubbles and particles, and the paint film feels good. It is a good choice both in terms of construction and environmental protection.

Q; What is waterproof coating?

A: Waterproof coating is a fluid or semi-fluid substance, which is applied to the surface of the base layer. Through the volatilization of solvents or water or chemical reactions between components, a continuous film with a certain elasticity and a certain thickness is formed to prevent water molecules from penetrating. Waterproof coatings are usually made of a base material (such as pure acrylic polymer emulsion, synthetic rubber, synthetic resin, asphalt, etc.) and a variety of additives (including plasticizers, fillers, antioxidants, etc.). Waterproof coatings have indispensable applications in many fields due to their excellent waterproof performance and wide adaptability. The main applications in the construction field are:

1️⃣ Waterproofing of building exterior walls: Waterproof coatings can effectively prevent rainwater from penetrating into the interior of the building, protect the wall, reduce moisture, and avoid the impact of rainwater on the lives of residents.
2️⃣Roof waterproofing: Waterproof coatings provide a waterproof protective layer for the roof, effectively reducing damage caused by roof leakage and rainwater, and extending the service life of the roof.
3️⃣Basement waterproofing: Waterproof coatings can effectively prevent basement leakage, avoid moisture and mold in the basement, and protect indoor electrical equipment.
4️⃣Indoor decoration: In areas such as toilets, bathrooms, kitchens, etc. that are often exposed to water, waterproof coatings can provide waterproof and moisture-proof effects to ensure a dry indoor environment.