PAINTS

Sustainable building material

By: Ar.Sonia Kalra Sem: 11 Environmental Architecture 16/10/2011

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Paintis anyliquid, liquefiable,

ormasticcomposition which after application to asubstratein a thin layer is converted to anopaquesolidfilm.

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Types of paints
Decorative (architectural) paints Industrial paints.

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 Paint and varnish are everywhere around us. In the home alone, there are hundreds of examples

of painted surfaces: kitchen cabinet doors, furniture, flooring, ceilings, refrigerators, toys. But paint is not just for making things beautiful and giving out signals. It is just as much a matter of protecting the various products.

When choosing a paint it is important to consider

its lifespan. The colour system has to last a long time and you dont want a paint that will soon need changing because it has become unfashionable. It is also important to factor in the financially sustainable aspect of surface treatment or painting
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Major components of paints

toughness& flexibility

1. Pigments/dyes: texture, color & toughness 2. Binder: film forming component for durbility, 3. Solvent: curing property & viscosity of paints 4. Additives: special properties- used in very

small quantities(optional)

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Methods of application
Dry: powder coating Liquid: painted with paint brush.

Different types of paints:

Primer: protective layer before final painting Emulsion: exterior and interior Varnish: transparent protective coating Wood satin: adds color without surface coating Lacqure: applied on varnish for hard durable
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finish

LIFE CYCLE OF PAINTS

LCAs can be used as a tool in identifying the

factors raw materials, manufacture, use of transportation and waste by which a product has its greatest impact on the environment.

The Lifecycle Assessment of Paint has three objectives. To build up a knowledge database about paint and its raw materials.
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Major drawbacks of paints

Failure of a paint The main reasons of paint failure after

application on surface are the

applicator and improper treatment of surface. While there have been cases of paint also, but they are but rare.
Application Defects can be attributed to: Dilution Contamination
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SOLUTION
Low VOC or environment friendly paints are

the solution for this problem. Low and zero VOC paints have little or no smog forming emissions. Selecting low VOC paints can bring a major improvement in home air quality compared to high VOC paints. Since low VOC paints have lesser impact on air quality they are apt for schools, hospitals, workplaces and other buildings also. They contribute to positive environment and economic effects. The 5/6/12 low VOC paints are also known as Eco-

Eco friendly paints

Natural Paints and Finishes Click to edit Master subtitle style Zero VOC Low VOC

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Paintis arecyclable
Latex paint is collected at collection facilities and shipped to paint-recycling facilities.
How paint is recycled There are many ways thatpaintcan

berecycled. Most often, the highest quality of latex paint is sorted out and turned back into recycled paint that can be used. Recycled paint is environmentally preferable to new paint, while still maintaining comparable quality. In many cases, reusable paints of the 5/6/12

New product.
In three years, buildings covered in steel

sheets could be generating large amounts of solar electricity, thanks to a new photovoltaic paint that is being developed in a commercial partnership between UK university researchers and the steel industry.

These new solar cells also have the

advantage of being able to absorb across the visible spectrum. That makes them more efficient at capturing low radiation light than conventional solar cells, and so well suited to 5/6/12 British climate with its many cloudy days. the

Use , storage & disposal of paints

Follow label directions. If painting indoors, pay careful attention to the mount of air circulating and to the recommended ventilation time after painting has been completed. If at all possible, paint moveable items outside. When storing paint, make sure lids are on tight. To reduce the amount of air entering the can, professional painters recommend storing tightly sealed cans upside down. Label the top of each can with the color name and date purchased. Do not pour paint down household drains. Many of the chemicals in paint will not be treated by sewage treatment systems or septic systems. Do not throw liquid paint in the trash. There is always
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Natural Paintsare made using naturally

occurring ingredients, and therefore do not require high levels of processing. The manufacture of petrochemical based paint is energy-intensive, and the production of solvent-based paint can produce toxic waste, much of which is non-degradable.

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