Acrylate paints

Acrylate

— one of the types of paints (see "Type") with the so-called water-dispersion composition.

All water-dispersion paints, in accordance with the name, are diluted with water when applied. At the same time, the actual “active substances” do not dissolve in water, but are in a state of emulsion — a suspension of tiny drops. Note that accidental contamination with such paint on hands, clothes, etc. can be easily removed by washing with water, or even simply by wiping with a damp cloth. But after drying (evaporation of water), such paint forms a dense film on the treated surface and becomes waterproof. In this case, the film is permeable to air, the treated surface “breathes”. In addition, among the general advantages of water-dispersion paints, one can note fire safety, non-toxicity, the almost complete absence of unpleasant odours, the possibility of using saturated colours, which, moreover, retain their original appearance for a long time, as well as suitability for use in conditions of high humidity.

As for acrylate paints, they are in many ways similar to acrylic in composition — in particular, polyacrylates play a key role in film formation both there and there. The main difference is that acrylate paints are based on not only polyacrylates as such, but also additional impurities — copolymers, vinyl, styrene or latex. (However, paints with latex are often separated into a separate category, see the relevant paragraph for more details). It is believed that such a composition makes it possible to achieve high reliability and versatility, which allows the use of paints even in rooms with high humidity and regular temperature changes (like a kitchen or bathroom). However, in fact, everything, of course, is highly dependent on the specific brand of paint; and such compositions can cost a little more than acrylic ones.