You are ready to decorate your new space. First, you’ve got to cover the walls. Will you choose wallpaper or paint? Wallpaper is making a comeback.
If you are sticking with the simple solution of paint, consider the quality. With greater durability, higher pigment content, and better texture, high- quality paint provides many benefits.
Paint Pigment
High-quality paint provides you with strong, bright color. The added value in high-quality paint is the pigment. More pigment is most often the most cost-effective. Strong pigment requires fewer coats of paint and does not fade as quickly. It is easier to apply and simply looks better.
Binders and Additives
There are both binders and additives that can make the difference between a good paint and a great paint. Most paints contain acrylic or oil-based binders. The binder affects how well your paint sticks to the surface you paint. A good binder also keeps your paint from cracking or getting stained.
Additives in paint include modifiers and preservatives as well as mildewcides. Mildewcides keep the mildew balanced. Rheology modifiers help keep your paint at a consistent flow and affect the level of coating of the actual paint.
Preservatives keep the paint from spoiling, and other additives like dispersing agents help keep the pigment in the paint distributed evenly.
Cost Effective
Not only does high-quality paint provide you with many tangible benefits; high-quality paint is also more cost-effective because it lasts longer. The coating level of high-quality paint keeps you from having to paint many layers.
In the long run, you are spending less on paint each year. Low-quality paint requires maintenance. It cracks. It gets stained. It is not as durable, especially outdoors.
High-quality paint can last up to twenty-five years; whereas a lower-grade paint might last six years. For a less than $20 difference per paint can, there is an obvious cost benefit to purchasing better paint.
To sum it up, there’s a saying in the painting industry: “Only truly wealthy people can afford cheap paint!” Cheap paint requires that you buy more paint and paint more often, making purchasing cheap paint a poor financial decision for virtually anyone.
Consult the Experts
When it comes to paint, Rainbow Paint and Decorating is here to help you find the best fit for your home and in your budget. We consider all of the properties of paint from color and pigment to durability when helping you make your decision. Contact Rainbow Paint and Decorating today to speak with a design specialist.