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Indoor and outdoor paints contain similar ingredients; however, they are still very different, which makes where you apply them relevant. While it might seem like you can use your remaining indoor paint to touch up the exterior of your home, Fairbanks Paint & Glass in Alaska would like consumers to understand they may immediately regret this decision. Though they might look the same, there are some variances with the ingredients whereby an interior paint will quickly chip and flake when exposed to the elements.

Below is a quick breakdown of the differences between indoor and outdoor paint, and why you should only use them for their intended locations:

  • Pigments: Similar to skin, pigments are what give indoor and outdoor paints their color. While indoor paints tend to contain specific organic pigments—like Hansa yellow and phthalo blue—these same types of pigments tend to not be very durable in outdoor conditions and are prone to fading quickly. For this reason, outdoor paints tend to consist of inorganic pigments—such as red oxide, yellow ochre, and umber—so it is not necessary to repaint the exterior of your home very often.outdoor paint fairbanks ak
  • Binders: For the pigments in the paint to bind together to create a dry film, both types of paints include additives known as binders. The kind of binder added to the paint directly relates to its adhesion, washability, scrub and fade resistance, and gloss retention. Paints with alkyd binders provide a very hard finish and superior adhesion, but when used on an exterior surface, they are prone to oxidation and chalking. Paints with 100% acrylic binders are often a better choice for the outside areas of your home as they perform better to resist fading, have better adhesion qualities, and have alkali and efflorescence resistance.
  • Solvents: These liquids are responsible for getting the paint in the can to the surface where it will be applied. They will usually differ depending on the type of pigments and binders used in the paint. For example, oil-based and alkyd paints will typically employ a paint thinner; whereas, latex paints tend to use water.

When you need to purchase indoor or outdoor paint for your home, stop by Fairbanks Paint & Glass. To find out the types of paint and specialty coatings they currently have in stock, call them today at (907) 456-7758. You can also learn more about their services and products by visiting their website.

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