The differences between Acrylic and Synthetic Distempers

Acrylic distemper: It is a water-based distemper which is known for its quality and provides walls a SMOOTH finish and a matte look. It is available in various attractive shades. Acrylic distemper provides long-lasting durability and provides higher retention values. It dries up fast and so completes the paint job quite early. There are many acrylic distemper manufacturers and suppliers in re Kolkata, Asansol, Siliguri, Bokaro and Bhubaneswar.

Synthetic distemper: It is a water-based distemper and is very popular for its “easy to clean” and “washable” features. This distemper provides a uniform matt look. It is compatible with the dirt over the walls as it can be wiped off easily. Customization is possible and interior designers often experiment with Synthetic Distempers by mixing shades to achieve the desired result.

Most of the people who want to paint their house, confuse between Distemper Paint and Emulsions. the truth is both are paint and both have advantages and disadvantages. Now let’s understand the basic differences between Distemper Paints and Emulsions and also let’s try to throw some light on the pros and cons of each and how to apply on walls as well.

Distemper Paint: The basic constituent of Distemper Paint is chalk, lime, and water. Distemper Paint is also known as cement paint. This is called so because such kind of paint can be applied directly on cement walls without any other coating on them without using the primer. They are a cheaper option and they stay good for more than 3 to 4 years. Distemper Paints are used for both interior and exterior walls by painters and applicators in Eastern India. It usually needs two coatings. There are two types of Distemper Paint available in the market Acrylic Distemper Paint, Synthetic Distempers.

Acrylic Distemper Paint – This offers a wide choice of water-based interior wall paints. It is a good quality paint and gives the walls a delightful smooth matte finish. It gives unmatched durability and a long-lasting texture that has no equal and usually ensures shade retention for a long time and has fast drying properties.

Synthetic Distempers – It is a water-based finish coat with exciting direct shade offerings that give your home a beautiful look for years to come. It usually creates a uniform matt film, which can be wiped with clean water. The base White can be tinted with universal strainers to obtain your choicest shades, The oil bound paint film becomes harder over a period of time, which gives better durability and makes it easy to wash.

Pros of Distemper Paint

Distemper Paints doesn’t need any primer coating can be directly applied on the cement surface
Less expensive compared to other alternatives.
Stays long and up to three to five years.
Paint does not dry or crack in the sunlight.

Cons of Distemper Paint

The quality will be average while compared to other costlier paints.
Distemper Paint usually have a peel-off nature when not properly dry.
It’s not fully washable.
Distemper Paint colour will fade faster than Emulsion Paint.

The process of applying Distemper Paint on walls:

New Surface Preparation:

If you want to paint a newly plastered wall, allow it to cure completely. As the manufacturer recommends to allow 28 days as curing time for new masonry. However, allow moisture to dry completely 3 to 6 month period desired depending upon local climate where there is high humidity.
Remove the loose particles, dust, dirt, grease, wax, mortar dropping, etc. with the help of wire brush or putty knife.
Wiped off the whole surface with the help of the dry cloth.

Old Surface Preparation:

Remove the loose particles, dust, dirt, grease, wax, mortar dropping, and growth of fungus, algae, dampness, etc. with the help of wire brush or putty knife.
Rubbed the old surface thoroughly with sandpaper. Wash the whole surface and leave for drying.
Fill the holes and cracks (up to 3 mm) with the putty or gypsum and leave for hardening.
Sand the wall with the sandpaper to make a smooth surface and wipe off the dust with the dry cloth

Emulsion Paint typically consists of pigment, resin, solvent, and additives. Emulsion Paint is a water-based paint. As compared to oil-based paints. It is to be noted that working with Emulsion Paint is far better. Many homeowners find it efficient and suitable for their homes. There are many benefits of applying Emulsion Paint on walls like it’s easy to clean quick hassle-free maintenance and usually remains odourless after application.

TIGONIS Acrylic Distemper is a quality water-based wall finish for interior surfaces. It is a proper finish for interior walls that demand a beautifully decorated Finish without any glares of unexpected light reflection. Tigonis is one of the leading Acrylic Distemper manufacturers and suppliers in West Bengal, Odissa, Bihar, and Jharkhand. The company has over 500 retail outlets in its active supply chain.

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