Now, let us observe the difference between emulsion paint & oil-based paint in a table format.
|
Sl. no. |
Description |
Emulsion paint |
Oil based paint |
|
1. |
Composition |
25% pigment, 45% solvent, 25% binders, 5% other additives. |
Oil, solvents, drier, filler, oxide pigments. |
|
2. |
Average Price |
INR 1.25X/- |
INR X/- |
|
3. |
Coverage area for 1 litre. |
120 to 160 sq ft.( 2 coat) |
100 - 130 sq ft.( 2 coat) |
|
4. |
Application |
Interior, ceiling, exterior, concrete. |
Interior, ceiling, metal & Wooden surfaces. |
|
5. |
In wet areas |
Do not peel off from wall. |
May peel off. |
|
6. |
Available packs |
1litr, 4ltr, 10litr, 20litr, 40litr. |
100ml, 200ml.,500ml., 1litr, 4litr, 10litr, 20litr. |
|
7. |
Drying time. |
Fast |
Slow |
|
8. |
Preparation |
To be prepared by adding water. |
Ready to use. You can add thinners if required. |
|
9. |
Final finishing |
Matt, smooth, semi glossy, satin, egg-shell. |
Smooth, glossy, metallic, reflective sheen. |
|
10. |
Thinner |
Not required |
Turpentine, white spirit, naphtha, etc. are used as thinner. |
|
11. |
Durability |
More |
Medium |
|
12. |
Flammable |
No. |
Yes. |
|
13. |
Binder used in paints. |
Alkyd resins, acrylic resins, epoxy, etc. |
Linseed oil, Tung oil, poppy oil, etc. |
|
14. |
Toxicity |
Comparatively less |
Comparatively more. |
|
15. |
Odour |
Weak odour |
Strong odour. |
|
16. |
Are they washable |
Easily washable |
Washable. |
|
17. |
Temp. resistance. |
Does not develop crack due to variation in temp. |
May develop cracks. |
|
18. |
VOC content |
20 - 27 gm/lit. |
100- 300 gm. /lit. |
|
19. |
Flexibility |
More. |
Less. |
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