Experts Answer 12 Misunderstandings of Latex Paints
If the interior decoration is likened to make-up, then the wall is the “bottom makeup†that directly affects the final makeup effect. In recent years, latex paint has become the mainstream of wall decoration materials. However, many consumers are familiar with latex paint as “familiar strangers†and there are many misunderstandings. These plausible understandings may directly affect the final decoration effect. . Today, you will work with us to solve misunderstandings and make up for classes!
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Myth #1: The finished wall looks smoother and better
Experts say: latex paint construction will generally use roller coating and machine spray two processes, roller coating process is most commonly used in northern regions. For a wall that uses spray painting, the surface is really smooth as possible, but not for roll coating. With roller-coated walls, knurled prints are normally left. If the roller-coated wall looks very smooth, it is actually caused by excessive water in the paint.
Too much water in the paint will reduce the adhesion of the paint, and it will be easy to cause the paint to fall off. At the same time, too much water will reduce the paint content, and the surface paint film will be too thin to protect the wall surface and reduce the elasticity of the paint. It is difficult to cover the small cracks in the putty layer.
Special reminder: For the latex paint wall surface treated with the roller coating process, do not pursue the effect of very smooth surface, it is recommended to use medium-short wool fleece construction, so that the knurled surface of the wall looks more detailed, as long as the knurled India looks more uniform is to meet the requirements.
Misunderstanding 2: Hand touch with white paint has quality problems
Experts say: After finishing brushing the wall of the paint and touching it with white powder, you don't need to be nervous. Most of the “powders†falling off are dust on the wall. During the construction process, a lot of dust will slowly adhere to the wall surface. After the hand is touched, a similar powder fall-off phenomenon may occur. Wipe the dust off with tweezers or a clean towel, which should be resolved.
If the quality of latex paint is poor, it contains too much water and less lotion, and the wall may appear to rub off with a towel after one or two years of painting. However, even if it is such a paint, it should be done by hand. Touch will not fall powder.
Special reminder: Latex paint is best to touch after 24 hours on the wall. If the construction temperature is below 5°C, this time will be extended to one week. Before buying latex paint, it is best to ask merchants about the grade of latex paint. In general, high-grade paint will not fall out of powder. However, the paint with lower grade is less resistant to rubbing and is more prone to powder fall-off.
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