Types of Wall Putty

by Dr E. Ramanathan Wall putty is a material applied to walls before painting to provide a smooth surface, fill cracks, and enhance the paint’s durability and aesthetic appeal. Different types of wall putty are designed for specific applications and surfaces. 1. Cement-Based Wall Putty 2. Acrylic Wall Putty 3. Gypsum-Based Wall Putty 4. Polymer-Based…

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Important Terms in Water based Paint Formulations

by Dr E. Ramanathan PhD Select your language Glossary of terms Hyphenated Terms Definitions Anti-foaming agent An additive that reduces foam formation during paint mixing and application. Co-polymer dispersion A dispersion containing two or more types of monomers in polymer form. Micro-particle stabilizer A stabilizing agent used to prevent particle aggregation in emulsions. Film-forming additive…

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Lime Wash vs Emulsion Paints

Read in your own language – Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi Once upon a time we used coconut brush for white washing our home. Now, it is used to clean the surface impurities! By virtue of various attractive colours, the modern day emulsion paints have pulled down the reputation of our classic lime wash….

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