{"id":18738,"date":"2022-10-18T20:27:17","date_gmt":"2022-10-18T20:27:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resin-expert.com\/?p=18738"},"modified":"2023-09-18T18:23:38","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T18:23:38","slug":"difference-between-interior-and-exterior-paint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resin-expert.com\/en\/guide\/difference-between-interior-and-exterior-paint","title":{"rendered":"Difference Between Interior and Exterior Paint – Types of Coating"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ever since the discovery of paint we have used it to beautify and protect surfaces, whether they be indoors or outdoors. These applications required some notable differences in the composition of the paint being used thanks to the difference in the conditions they\u2019d be facing, and as a result, interior and exterior paint had wildly different properties and additives to make the conducive to their intended applications. What exactly are the differences between interior and exterior paint though, and can they be swapped around? Let\u2019s have a look at the difference between interior and exterior paint, why they are formulated this way, and some of the key characteristics that set them apart from one another.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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The Difference Between Interior and Exterior Paint<\/h2>\n

There are a few key differences between interior and exterior paint that you\u2019ll be able to discern even if you aren\u2019t a chemical engineer. After all, the paint used for exterior applications tends to be far more robust and displays a degree of durability not found in interior paints. This seems fitting considering that exterior paint needs to withstand things like wind, rain, and extreme heat.<\/p>\n

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Interior paints on the other hand are typically used to coat the interior walls of your home and\/or the furnishings that fill them. These paints don\u2019t have to be as durable as their exterior counterparts thanks to the protection provided by your home. This means that they can be formulated with fancy textures and colors that would be a bit redundant to add to exterior paints.<\/p>\n

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This being said, each paint type has its respective strengths and weaknesses that them the best suited for the job in their intended application. Does this mean that you can use interior paints for exterior applications? Can you use exterior paints indoors? Well, maybe, but it’s best to understand the basic composition of each paint and the respective additives that separate them before you give either of these ideas a try.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n