The difference between water paint and latex paint

There is not much difference between water paint and latex paint. In essence, latex paint is actually a water-based paint, but latex paint is indeed different from the common water-based paint. Compared with latex paint, water paint is more environmentally friendly, while latex paint contains more toxic substances. The biggest difference between water paint and latex paint is that water paint needs to be added with water when used, while latex paint does not.

The difference between water paint and latex paint 1

First of all, let us distinguish the two conceptually. The former needs to be diluted with water during use and does not contain organic solvents or toxic substances. The latter is a chemically mixed paint with a pungent smell and many harmful substances.

The difference between water paint and latex paint 2

Now let's distinguish them based on their characteristics. The former has good flexibility, is water-resistant and wear-resistant, looks clear, and is generally used for wooden products. The latter is more viscous, insoluble in water, and is generally used on walls.

The difference between water paint and latex paint 3

If we look at it from the essence, the former can be dissolved in water, but the latter cannot. If the latter is mixed with water, it will easily separate into layers and cannot be used.

The difference between water paint and latex paint 4

Finally, from the storage perspective, after using the former, you can just put it in a cool and ventilated place and it can be used later. As for the latter, it must be used up all at once to avoid changing its nature and losing its effect.

Water paint:

Water paint is a paint that uses water as a diluent. It has the characteristics of energy saving and environmental protection, non-flammable and non-explosive, ultra-low emissions, low carbon and health, and the paint film is plump, flexible, water-resistant, wear-resistant, aging-resistant, yellowing-resistant, and easy to use. It can be widely used on wood, metal, industrial coatings, plastics, glass, building surfaces and other materials. Water-based paint is an updated product that gradually replaces oil paint. The promotion of water-based coating is a revolution in China's coating industry.

Latex paint:

Latex paint is a common type of water-based paint. However, there is a difference between latex paint and commonly known water-based paint. What we usually call water-based paint refers to water-based paint for wood. (A type of paint applied to surfaces such as furniture panels and floors).

Water-based paint is a liquid paint that uses water as a diluent. The biggest difference between water-based paint and traditional oil-based paint is that water-based paint does not require the addition of any curing agent or diluent, and only needs to be mixed with water. Therefore, it does not contain harmful substances such as formaldehyde, benzene, and xylene, thus eliminating the possibility of air pollution. At present, in developed countries such as Europe and the United States, it has basically replaced oil-based paint, and the penetration rate has reached over 90%. It is a more environmentally friendly paint. As people's environmental awareness continues to increase. More and more owners understand and know water-based paint. Use water-based paint.

Other performance differences

Water-based paint: It is a new type of paint. The paint film is soft and thin, its scratch resistance is worse than that of oil paint, and its drying time is slow. However, the paint film has good flexibility and strong weather resistance.

Paint: The product technology is mature, the paint film is full and hard, the scratch resistance is strong, and the drying time is short.

Cost Comparison

Water paint: It can be diluted with water later, with no additional cost. Workers do not need to wear gas masks, and there is no cost for labor protection supplies. It is safe and environmentally friendly, with no related sewage treatment costs. The renovation construction is simple, and the overall construction cost is low. There is no need to transport and store dangerous goods, which saves related costs.

Paint: Adding thinners later, wearing safety protection measures, and the cost of health examinations for workers are relatively high. For example: the dilution ratio is about 30%. Based on the diluent price of 8 yuan/kg, the additional cost will increase by 2.4 yuan/kg. Combined with the costs of transporting and storing dangerous goods, the overall cost is relatively high.

Dangerous goods level

Water-based paint: Water-based paint is not classified as a hazardous substance and has no special storage requirements.

Paint: There are many types of paint, most of which are hazardous chemicals and must be stored separately in accordance with fire protection requirements.