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Water-based coatings are typically water, a film-forming polymer, and various additives. They are called water-based because all or most of the volatile organic compounds have been removed from the final product, thus resulting in lower VOCs (volatile organic compounds), which means they emit fewer fumes and vapors.
Water-based coatings are eco-friendly and typically dry faster to allow quicker reoccupation times than their solvent counterparts. The water-based coating has a diverse range of benefits because it is one of the least hazardous coatings.
Solvent-based coatings are also referred to as solvent-borne coatings. The first step in creating a solvent base coating is manufacturing an industrial-grade silicone. Then the silicone is mixed with the paint base and polymer to make a proper solvent-based primer.
This type of primer is used to seal new construction and flooring applications. Once this primer is applied, it becomes a liquid, which allows it to fill up any pores on any surface without affecting its adhesion or appearance.
Solvent-based coatings can range from transparent to opaque, depending on your needs. For example, solvent-based lacquers and varnishes are used for industrial purposes. Solvent-based coatings are applied by brushing, rolling, or spraying the coating onto a surface. A solvent is typically used to make the film liquid and can be removed by evaporation.
The solvent-based coating is more durable and has better adhesion than water-based coating. Water-based coating has worse adhesion than a solvent base primer in solvent-based coating tends to be harder and not as good as solvent base primer in the solvent-based coating.
Solvent-based are less expensive compared to water based coating. Water-based primer is more costly than solvent-based primer in the solvent-based coating. Additionally, water base primer has bad adhesion compared to solvent base primer in solvent-based coating.
Water-based primer is easy to apply and does not require any special skill in using water based primer but solvent base primer may require special training. Also solvent based primer is more toxic compare to water based coatings. Water based coating can be applied easily by brush, roller or spray. Solvent base coatings are hard to apply because it needs a lot of skill and practice for using, solvent base coatings are more dangerous than water based coating.
Solvent base primer provides better performance in different applications than water based primer. Solvent base prime is more versatile when it comes to application. Water based primer is limited when it comes to application, for example, it cannot be used for all residential and commercial applications.
On the other hand solvent base primer is not limited when it comes the type of application it can be applied for, for example, it is good for any surface and may work on windows and walls and even leather furniture.
Water-based coating is more readily available than solvent base coating. In contrast, Solvent-based primer has better performance, appearance, durability, and usability than water-based coatings. All in all, solvent-based coating is known for its great performance under the surface and over the surface. We hope this brief article will give you sufficient knowledge and confidence to choose the option that better addresses your needs.
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