Differences between exterior and interior paint that you need to know.
Choosing the right paint to renovate the exterior or interior of your house, will help you get the most out of it.
Nowadays, you can find a vast variety of paint brands, so it can be confusing when choosing if we do not have advice on this matter.
If you are planning to paint or renovate your house, you have surely asked yourself: What is the difference between exterior and interior paint? Or even so, if you can use the same type of paint for all spaces. The answer is simple: each one is fabricated to be more resistant and durable depending on the elements to which it will be exposed.
Below we explain the characteristics and advantages of each one.
EXTERIOR PAINT
As their name indicates, paints for outdoors are produced especially for open spaces and their components are usually more resistant to exposure to rain, sun, humidity and dust.
- It is recommended for exterior walls, cornices or even doors.
- It can be composed of oily or vinyl resins.
- Its texture is thicker and may require other means to dilute it for better application.
- Some are waterproof, ideal for places with a lot of rain or humidity.
- Its application is thick and does not require as many layers to cover a surface (this will depend on the material being painted on).
INTERIOR PAINT
Interior paints, although durable, are manufactured to provide as much color and brightness as possible to spaces.
- Generally its base is made with water.
- Its texture is lighter.
- You may need to add several coats to achieve a firm finish.
- Sometimes it is necessary to use sealants before application to achieve a more uniform color.
- Cleans easily.
- It can be made from vinyl resins.
As you can see, to choose an appropriate paint it is necessary to take into account different aspects: the materials where it will be applied, the porosity levels of the walls, how much exposure to the weather elements it will have, the lighting and ventilation of the spaces, etc. .
At Pikazzo Painting we love to apply the greatest professionalism and seriousness in each project, in order to choose the best option to paint and renovate each house or business according to its characteristics and requirements.
We specialize in exterior and interior painting for homes, apartments, businesses and other
spaces in Phoenix and throughout the state of Arizona.
