Emulsion paints are the most common coating variant on facades and interiors. They consist of a chemical dispersion of binders/solvents and fillers. As façade paints , they differ from
- pure acrylic edging paints: particularly weather-resistant dispersion paints made of 100% pure acrylate. They can be used on all load-bearing mineral substrates that are not contaminated with salt or moisture, including firmly adhering emulsion paints and paste-like plasters, as well as in the ETICS system of the respective manufacturer. The reduced water vapour permeability compared to other paint systems must be taken into account.
- Sil façade paints (also known as silacrylic façade paints): silicate fillers combine the advantages of silicate paints (diffusion permeability) and emulsion paints (high water-repellent effect). Particularly suitable for mineral scratching and high-end plasters, but also for renovation coatings on firmly adhering emulsion paints.
The following subcategories are distinguished as interior colours (further explanations on this on page 423 | Interior wall paints organic):
- Synthetic resin dispersion paints
- Latex paints (= synthetic resin emulsion paints with special properties)
- Pure acrylate paints (= synthetic resin emulsion paints with special properties)
- Natural resin emulsion paints
Source: bauwion
