What is the difference between emulsion paint & oil paint?/19 differences between emulsion paint & oil based paint./Emulsion paint Vs. oil based paint./ Comparing emulsion paint with oil based paint.

 Now, let us observe the difference between emulsion paint & oil-based paint in a table format.

Sl. no.	Description	Emulsion paint	Oil based paint
1.	Composition	25% pigment, 45% solvent, 25% binders, 5% other additives.	Oil, solvents, drier, filler, oxide pigments.
2.	Average Price	INR 1.25X/-	INR X/-
3.	Coverage area for 1 litre.	120 to 160 sq ft.( 2 coat)	100 - 130 sq ft.( 2 coat)
4.	Application	Interior, ceiling, exterior, concrete.	Interior, ceiling, metal & Wooden surfaces.
5.	In wet areas	Do not peel off from wall.	May peel off.
6.	Available packs	1litr, 4ltr, 10litr, 20litr, 40litr.	100ml, 200ml.,500ml., 1litr, 4litr, 10litr,  20litr.
7.	Drying time.	Fast	Slow
8.	Preparation	To be prepared by adding water.	Ready to use. You can add thinners if required.
9.	Final finishing	Matt, smooth, semi glossy, satin, egg-shell.	Smooth, glossy, metallic, reflective sheen.
10.	Thinner	Not required	Turpentine, white spirit, naphtha, etc. are used as thinner.
11.	Durability	More	Medium
12.	Flammable	No.	Yes.
13.	Binder used in paints.	Alkyd resins, acrylic resins, epoxy,  etc.	Linseed oil, Tung oil, poppy oil, etc.
14.	Toxicity	Comparatively less	Comparatively more.
15.	Odour	Weak odour	Strong odour.
16.	Are they washable	Easily washable	Washable.
17.	Temp. resistance.	Does not develop crack due to variation in temp.	May develop cracks.
18.	VOC content	20 - 27 gm/lit.	100- 300 gm. /lit.
19.	Flexibility	More.	Less.

 

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