Water based paints are quite popular because they offer everything including freedom from toxic fumes, ease of application, direct use, and quick drying. They are also called solvent-free products as they don’t require any solvent for dilution.
Let’s discuss the advantages of a solvent-free paint
1. Cost
It is the first advantage of solvent-free paint. Since it doesn’t require any solvent for dilution, you save the cost of turpentine or other chemicals you need to add to oil-based paint. The investment you make in solvent-free paint is the only expense of using this product. It is just like buying and applying paint.
2. Safe
Always use non toxic
paint that contains no chemicals and causes no fume or foul smell. The
biggest drawback of oil-based paints is that they contain chemicals that are
harmful to your health and the environment. Also, oil-based paints cause fumes
that are hazardous. The chemicals react to the solvent in the form of fumes but
you don’t have to go close to that fume. If you are using oil-based paint, you
must cover your mouth and nose to prevent inhaling toxic fumes.
3. Quick Drying
Another drawback of
oil-based paints is that they take much time in drying. You need to leave a
freshly painted piece or surface for drying and it could take from a few hours
to days in drying completely. How oil-based paints dry depends on the thickness
of the paint and the area covered. Thicker paint spread over a large area will
take more time in drying. But solvent-free paints dry quickly.
4. Easy Application
Solvent-free paints are
called direct on
rust paints because they can be applied directly to any surface
including metals. If you are looking for an anti-corrosive paint then go for
solvent-free paint. It will give you an amazing finish and freedom from corrosion
for a long time.
5. Suitability
Solvent-free paints are
suitable for everything including metals, non-metals, and wood. Whether you
want to paint your home or office or you want to give a coat of protective
covering to your metallic assets, you can rely on solvent-free paints.