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Paints are mixture of pigments and binders generally available in liquid state. Different types of paints and their applications in construction is discussed. Paints form a solid film when applied on a surface. This film protects the surface from many dangers like corrosion, weathering, chemical attacks etc. Timber or metal structures can extend their life by coating them with paints. Not only protection paints also provides aesthetic appearances to the surfaces. So, paints play a major role in construction works and projects.Classification of Paints and their Applications
All paints are not suitable for all conditions. For different conditions, different types of paints may be useful. The different types of paints and their applications in construction are explained below.Different Types of Paints
Following are the different types of paints:- Aluminum paints
- Asbestos paints
- Anti-corrosive paints
- Bituminous paints
- Cement based paints
- Synthetic rubber paints
- Silicate paints
- Graphite paints
- Plastic paints
- Casein paints
- Cellulose paints
- Enamel paints
- Emulsion paints
- Bronze paints
- Colloidal paints
- Oil paints