What to Paint? The Genuine Deal On Enamel and Acrylic Paints

You should understand how moisture damage occurs, learn how to prevent future damage, and know how to repair present damage with waterproof paint.

Check for interior surface damage in such moisture-prone areas as kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, attics and basements.

Certain types of paint can be excellent vapor barriers, helping to keep moisture from permeating walls and ceilings. Many Top Secret Coatings products work well as moisture barriers and there are now special vapor barrier primer (TS-401 Vapor Guard Primer) and waterproof paint (TS 100 1 Part Epoxy, TS-2, TS-4) available as well.

Waterproof Paint

Acrylic paint is water based

Acrylic paints are water-based, meaning they are essentially water with concentrations of a certain color’s pigment.

Acrylic paints work best with relatively non-porous surfaces such as plastic and wood. Using darker color primer will give the acrylic paint coated atop it a darker hue, while white primer will give the paints a slightly brighter hue.

The right kind of Acrylic paint brands

Enamel paint is oil-based, sturdier, more tempermental

Enamel paint has oil as its main ingredient, typical of the kinds of paint used in fine arts painting and model-making alike.

Painters working with enamel must use paint thinner (turpentine) to remove the paint from their skin and clothing.

Sealing acrylic paints