New-age Paint Thickening & Rheological Additives : Solvitex & Solvizen

For Paint Manufacturers worldwide, there has come a radical new development in the legion of Thickening Agents & Colloidal stabilizer for Aqueous Latex Paints. So far most of the companies producing aqueous Paint emulsions, the most preferred thickening agent was Hydroxy ethyl cellulose (HEC). The HEC based thixotropic additives is produced by some of the renowned multi-national companies such as Hercules, Akzo Nobel & Dow.

Painting and Decorating Tile

Ceramic tile can be beautiful and elegant. But it can also be bland and uninspired. If you want to add a little color or creativity to your tile, here's how! Remember to clean your tile and let it dr...

Paint Thickness Measurement

What is paint thickness measure? Why measure the paint thickness? May be asking another question would help answer these questions - Why do you paint at all?

Buying Paint For Your Home

Deciding how much paint to buy can be important. This article will give you advice on choosing how much paint to buy for your next project.

Paint Your House in Dollars

Painting is perhaps the most sure-fire way to make your house look new, different, spectacular--not to mention, it's also the cheapest way to raise your home's market value. Whatever the effect you're trying to achieve, the right color of paint can do that.

Kitchen Design-How to Pick Your Paint

If you have done your homework, it will pay off. Your kitchen can look just as good, if not better, than your reference picture.

Paint and Stain

Correct preparation of surfaces to receive paints and stains, and the selection of an appropriate product for the use intended are essential in achieving a satisfactory finish. Adequate homeowner maintenance and refinishing at suitable intervals are equally important. Read on to find out the difference between paints and stains as well as proper care and maintenance of your stained or painted pieces.

Painting Hardwood Floors

Hardwood floors by themselves are classic and elegant. They add character, warmth and texture to rooms. With appropriate care, hardwood floors can last for generations.

Rust Inhibitive Paint & Coatings

Anyone who owns a car knows that rust is a bad thing. In addition to decreasing the value of your car, it also weakens its structural integrity, curb appeal and desirability. When you see a spot of rust on your car, or if you purchase an older car to restore that has rust already forming, you want to stop it before it spreads.

Waterproof Paint

The next time you take a shower, consider the damage you may be causing to your home. Actually, one shower won't cause moisture damage in itself, but together with washing clothes, steam from cooking, and dish washing, a good deal of moisture is added to the atmosphere of your home each day. And on the outside, rain and snow regularly drop a good deal of moisture on your house. All these factors can cause extensive damage both to your home's appearance and structure. Moisture can cause ugly rusting or decay of building materials, and blistering or peeling of painted surfaces. It can warp wood, and promote mildew and other fungi growth on our home.

The Difference Between Oil Based and Latex Paints

Do you know which types of paints to use when tackling your painting project on your home. Read this article for a good understanding of both latex and oil based paints.

Faux Finishing - Common Mistakes To Avoid - Part 1

Getting lap lines or seams that are too dark is a common mistake that is made when faux painting walls. Read how to avoid lap lines when faux finishing and 3 different ways to cover them up if you find that you have made them too obvious.

Get A Painted Stencil Look, Without The Mess And Permanance Of Paint

If you like the look of wall stenciling, but dread the mess and permanence of paint, we have the perfect solution! You can get a stenciled look, which is not permanent, and has no mess whatsoever using one of the newest trends in interior design.

How to Read an Exterior Painting Quote

Many homeowners prefer to hire a professional to paint the outside of their home, which requires getting an exterior painting quote. There are almost as many ways to structure a quote as there are contractors to give you one, but several pieces of information should be in every quote you get.