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| Resistance
Properties Associated with Quality in Paint |
Interior
Paint
|
Feature
|
Benefit
|
| High
Degree of Adhesion |
Less
Chance of Blistering, Peeling; Stands Up Better to Dampness,
Washing |
|
Scrub Resistant |
Stands
Up to Cleaning |
| Burnish
Resistance |
Won't
Get Shiny When Rubbed or Cleaned |
|
Stain Resistance |
Won't
Adsorb Dirt; Easy to Keep Clean |
| Block
Resistance |
Won't
Stick When Surfaces Touch |
|
Exterior
Paint
|
Feature
|
Benefit
|
| High Adhesion |
Less Chance
of Blistering, Peeling |
| Chalk Resistance |
Retention,
No run-down Over Dark Surface; Slow Erosion Rate |
| Mildew
Resistance |
Little
or No Mildew to Mar Appearance |
| Colour Retention |
Maintains
Colour, Appearance |
| Alkali
Resistance |
Resists
Deterioration On Fresh Masonry |
| Dirt Resistance |
Won't Pick
Up and Hold Airborne Dirt |
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For examples
of common paint problems such as blistering and peeling, click
here.
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