Oil-based paints vs Water-based paints?
Oil-based paints have been the industry standard for years. They produce an aesthetically appealing, glossy, and leveled effect that people enjoy, especially for the interiors of their homes. Problems arise, however, for oil-based paints when they need to be disposed of. Oil-based paints contain high levels of volatile organic compounds or VOCs.
VOCs can cause damage to both a human’s physical health and the health of the environment, as they contribute to issues including ozone formation. For these reasons, the paint world is shifting its focus to water-based paints and continues to work towards products with a reduced impact on the well-being of the world. Although work must be done to bring water-based paints to the level of aesthetic quality displayed by their oil-based counterparts, they are the undeniable future of the paint industry.
Problems arise for folks when they attempt to use water-based paint over pre-existing oil-based paint. This is where we’re happy to help! Unfortunately, you cannot simply go over oil-based paint with a new water-based product as this can result in peeling.
Anytime we’re required to paint over oil-based paint on a project, we will sand your surface, put down a primer, and seal our job with a high-quality top coat to guard against any potential problems that may arise.
Wondering whether Oil-based paints or Water-based paints are right for your project?
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