What Are The Main Differences Between Wall Paint And Floor Paint?

While all types of paints represent similar building blocks (pigment, solvent, additives and resin), understanding their composition is crucial not only for their practical application but also for their safe use. Floor paints and wall paints are fundamentally different and are not intended for different applications. In this article, we will consider and analyze the main differences between floor paint and wall paint.

1. Paints
   Floor paints are available in a much more limited range of paints than wall paints. When choosing a wall paint, you have a full rainbow of paints to choose from, as long as you can design and produce your own unique paints. So, paint choices for floor paints are increasing as technology and consumer demand increases, however, floor paint is clearly used for its practical application while wall paint is generally aesthetic. At Regal Paints we offer a wide range of paints from BS and RAL paint charts. Chat with us for more information.

2. Top Coats
Floor and wall paints offer a wide choice of topcoats. Wall paint finishes are generally available in forms that support the aesthetics of the space in which they are used. Topcoats, for example, can have special effects like shimmer and glitter, or even have pink-to-white technology to prevent “missed spots.” Floor paint topcoats generally have practical uses such as anti-slip or extra durability layers. Even if some floor coverings can be decorative!

3. Sustainability
Although both types of floor paint clearly require durability in their application, you will find that floor paint is a much more durable product. Floor paint is able to withstand scuffs and impacts from footsteps and vehicle movement. The mural is also sustainable, but in a different context. The properties of this paint allow it to incorporate soft wax or antifungal properties. However, if you sand or scrape the wall paint, it is almost certainly damaged and warped. The wall paint does not withstand the wear and tear typical of even a low-traffic floor.

4. Preparation
Wall paint is almost always a “ready to use” product and should not be more than mixed before use. Floor painting can be done in two ways; easy and less durable one-component floor paint is also “ready to use”, but for epoxy floor paint the mixture must be prepared in the right way and takes some time.

5. Application
When using a brush or roller, in principle, both paints are applied equally. Here we see the difference in applying the paint, it is possible to dilute the floor paint with paint thinner by means of a spray gun. You wouldn’t think about applying wall paint thinner. For more info, visit Regal Paint!