More to the point, why are domestic paints so inexpensive? The United States represents an aberration in the world market for architectural coatings. This is a consequence of the absence of performance standards for paint in our country, as well as the unusually short average residency period (four years for the typical family!).

The Americana paints by DecoArt can be found at most craft and art supply stores. They are sold at Wal-Mart, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Ben Franklin Crafts, Garden Ridge, Hancock Fabrics, Crafts & Stuff, Mae’s, Jo Ann Stores and many more. To find the store closest to you go to their website: www.decoart.com

Please be careful ordering paints. We do put color samples of the paints on our web site but every monitor displays them differently. If you are not familiar with the paint colors, please request a free color chart. You may want to wait to order paint until you can see the colors on the chart. (Please note that we only sell the paints listed on our web site and not all paints shown are on the color charts).

They have a less objectionable odor, which makes them good for repaints and painting in occupied areas, where solvent odor is an issue. They clean up with soap and water; there's no need to work with hazardous and/or flammable solvents, and no used solvent to dispose of afterwards. Latex paints dry faster, and can be recoated sooner; this makes them a good choice for painting in occupied areas, where someone might touch or brush up against the freshly painted surface.

Absolutely. POR-15 will accept all paints, including lacquer-based paints. POR-15 Tie-Coat Primer is the best prime coat to use before topcoating POR-15. Be sure to read thoroughly our directions and tip sheets regarding topcoating before using POR-15.

Yes, but you will lose the important benefits of POR-15. You must remember that ordinary paints are weakened by exposure to moisture. POR-15 can't stop rust if it isn't in direct contact with the base metal.

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They are as safe as any other cosmetic product you use. All our products are formulated using cosmetically approved ingredients. That means that all the ingredients we use are widely recognized as safe for use in cosmetics and toiletries. The paints conform to the USA's FDA approval system and the European Cosmetic Product (Safety) Regulations. Our products are also tested to meet European the Toy Safety regulations (EN71).

Perma Ceram is a patented process and is not, an Epoxy, Urethane,Paint, etc., nor does it contain Toluene Disocyanate (TDI). The Perma Ceram process has been fully tested and approved by the Federal Drug Administration(and other agencies) and has been found to be fully safe, non-carcinogenic, and non-toxic for the well being of all concerned. In view of this information, we suggest you be extremely cautious of any unknown porcelain resurfacing material.

All our oil painting reproductions are 100% hand painted from scratch by the most experienced and talented artists . All our artists have life long learning and experience on oil painting.

They have better scuff and wear resistance, so they're good for high traffic areas and on surfaces that are handled, washed or scrubbed frequently. They have better moisture resistance, which makes them ideal for surfaces and areas that are frequently exposed to high humidity levels.

They tend to highlight any surface imperfections, so more surface preparation (like patching, texturing or sanding) will usually be needed before painting. They are harder to touch-up than lower sheen paints, because the higher sheen tends to highlight the slightly raised surface of the film where the touch-up was done. They usually need to be sanded, deglossed or primed prior to repainting, to ensure good adhesion of the new paint.

Solvent-based paints are less sensitive to application conditions, which means they can be applied over a wider temperature and humidity range (however, the surface must still be dry for good adhesion). Solvent-based paints have better flow and leveling characteristics, so they'll dry to a smoother finish, with fewer brush or roller marks (this advantage is reduced somewhat for low V.O.C. alkyd paints).

These paints wash off easily with mild soap and water or unscented baby wipes. Do not use creams or lotions as they contain oils, which will retard the removal process. If the paints get on clothing, soak in Spray 'n' Wash and then launder as normal.

Urethane paints, urethane clears, 2K urethane primers and epoxy primers all require an activator or catalyst. Please note: These products will not dry without the use of an activator. While acrylic and synthetic enamel paints may be used without hardeners, we do not suggest this (the actual cure time may be several weeks, and the long-term durability will be significantly compromised). Always check the mixing and application directions for each specific product you plan to use.

Most latex or acrylic paints should not be applied when temperatures are below 50? F. Porter's ACRI-SHIELD LTC Low Temperature Exterior Acrylic paints may be applied as low as 35? F. Alkyd/oil based paints may be applied in temperatures as low as 40? F.