Solvent/Oil or Water-Based Paint Wood & Metal Paint – Which is best?
The choice of finishes for internal and external woodwork used to be simple because the options were limited. Nowadays, you have a bewildering range of products at your disposal to suit just about every situation.
In simple terms water based paint is designed using the latest technology to make decorating less of a hassle with the added benefits of it being more environmentally friendly too. Here are some benefits of water based paints:
- Self-undercoating
- Easy to apply
- Low odour
- Quick drying
- Long lasting
- Non-yellowing
Solvent based paint is the more traditional choice of the two and provides fewer key benefits:
- Tough & durable
- Professional finish
- Easy to apply