Acrylic paints

Acrylic

— one type of paint (see "Type") with a so-called water-dispersion composition.

All water-dispersion paints, as the name suggests, are diluted with water when applied. In this case, the actual "active substances" do not dissolve in water but are in an emulsion state—a suspension of tiny droplets. It should be noted that accidental stains from such paint on hands, clothing, etc., can be easily removed by rinsing with water or simply wiping with a damp cloth. However, after drying (evaporation of water), this paint forms a dense film on the treated surface and becomes water-resistant. At the same time, the film is permeable to air, allowing the treated surface to "breathe." Additionally, the general advantages of water-dispersion paints include fire safety, non-toxicity, almost complete absence of unpleasant odors, the ability to use rich colors that retain their original appearance for a long time, and suitability for use in high humidity conditions.

As the name suggests, the film-forming substance used in such paints is various polymers based on acrylic. The key difference from acrylate compositions (see the corresponding section) is that the base usually contains only polyacrylates, without additional impurities. Overall, acrylic paints are very popular finishing materials due to their combination of convenience, practicality, and relatively low cost. In some respects, they are inferior to acrylate and latex compositions, but this difference is rarely critical.