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Are there different types of alkyd resin?

April 26, 2017alkyd different resin types

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Are there different types of alkyd resin?

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‘Oil length’ is a term you may encounter, in phrases such as long oil alkyd’. Long oil paints are formulated with a high ratio of oil to resin to deliver maximum flexibility and penetration into the substrate. (e.g., exterior wood primers) Short oil paints are formulated with a low ratio of resin to oil to deliver maximum hardness, durability and fast dry. (e.g.