What is the difference between acrylic and enamel?
Acrylic paints are composed of synthetic resins (usually acrylic or vinyl acrylic) and pigments dispersed in water. Acrylic paints dry by evaporation of the water causing the particles of resin to fuse together forming a continuous coating. Acrylic has excellent adhesion, colour and gloss retention, long-term flexibility, and toughness. They are also easy to apply, clean up in water and safe to use. Most acrylic paints must be protected from freezing and applied at a minimum temperature of 10 degrees C Enamel or enamel-based paints are coatings produced by reacting a drying enamel acid with an alcohol. Drying occurs by the evaporation of a solvent; curing of the resin occurs by oxidation. The more enamel there is in the formula, the longer it takes to dry, the better the wetting properties, and the better the elasticity. Enamels can be used as interior or exterior trim paints, machinery enamel, or durable wall finishes. Top quality enamel-based paints also offer excellent adhesion, but
