What are the advantages of solvent-based paints?
• Solvent-based paints are less sensitive to application conditions, which means they can be applied over a wider temperature and humidity range (however, the surface must still be dry for good adhesion). • Solvent-based paints can be applied in a thicker coat with less sagging, for better coverage. • Solvent-based paints have better flow and leveling characteristics, so they’ll dry to a smoother finish, with fewer brush or roller marks (this advantage is reduced somewhat for low V.O.C. alkyd paints). • Solvent-based paints provide better surface penetration, especially on weathered wood; this means improved adhesion and better surface protection. • Solvent-based paints have better adhesion on smooth surfaces. • Solvent-based paints initially have a sharper, richer-looking gloss (however, they also tend to lose their gloss faster over time). • Solvent-based paints initially provide a harder, more durable finish (however, they also tend to become more brittle over time).
• Solvent-based paints are less sensitive to application conditions, which means they can be applied over a wider temperature and humidity range (however, the surface must still be dry for good adhesion). • Solvent-based paints can be applied in a thicker coat with less sagging, for better coverage. • Solvent-based paints have better flow and leveling characteristics, so they’ll dry to a smoother finish, with fewer brush or roller marks (this advantage is reduced somewhat for low V.O.C. alkyd paints). • Solvent-based paints provide better surface penetration, especially on weathered wood; this means improved adhesion and better surface protection. • Solvent-based paints have better adhesion on smooth surfaces. • Solvent-based paints initially have a sharper, richer-looking gloss (however, they also tend to lose their gloss faster over time). • Solvent-based paints initially provide a harder, more durable finish (however, they also tend to become more brittle over time). What paint acce
