Editing Enamel paint

{{Short description|Paint with a glossy finish that dries hard}}
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[[File:Paint-can.jpg|thumb|[[Spray can]] with enamel paint]]
'''Enamel paint''' is [[paint]] that air-dries to a hard, usually [[gloss (paint)|glossy]], finish, used for coating surfaces that are outdoors or otherwise subject to hard wear or variations in temperature; it should not be confused with decorated objects in "painted enamel", where [[vitreous enamel]] is applied with brushes and fired in a kiln. The name is something of a misnomer, as in reality most commercially available enamel paints are significantly softer than either vitreous enamel or stoved synthetic resins, and are totally different in composition; vitreous enamel is applied as a powder or paste and then fired at high temperature. There is no generally accepted definition or standard for use of the term "enamel paint", and not all enamel-type paints may use it.

==Paint==
Typically the term "enamel paint" is used to describe oil-based covering products, usually with a significant amount of gloss in them, however recently many latex or water-based paints have adopted the term as well. The term today means "hard surfaced paint" and usually is in reference to paint brands of higher quality, floor coatings of a high gloss finish, or [[spray painting|spray paints]].  Most enamel paints are [[alkyd|alkyd resin]] based. Some enamel paints have been made by adding [[varnish]] to oil-based paint.

Although "enamels" and "[[painted enamel]]" in art normally refer to vitreous enamel, in the 20th century some artists used commercial enamel paints in art, including [[Pablo Picasso]] (mixing it with oil paint), [[Hermann-Paul]], [[Jackson Pollock]], and [[Sidney Nolan]]. ''[[The Trial (painting)|The Trial]]'' (1947) is one of a number of works by Nolan to use enamel paint, usually [[Ripolin]], a commercial paint not intended for art, also Picasso's usual brand.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Q9R6Tjwd1_4C&q=Ripolin+enamel+Nolan&pg=PA173|title=Seeking the Centre: The Australian Desert in Literature, Art and Film| first1=Roslynn Doris| last1=Haynes|date=May 29, 1998|publisher=Cambridge University Press|isbn=9780521571111|via=Google Books}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.theguardian.com/books/2006/may/13/featuresreviews.guardianreview7|title=Review: Visiting Picasso edited by Elizabeth Cowling|first=Matt|last=Collings|date=May 13, 2006|website=the Guardian}}</ref> Some "enamel paints" are now produced specifically for artists.

Enamels paints can also refer to [[nitrocellulose]] based paints, one of the first modern commercial paints of the 20th century. They have since been superseded by new synthetic coatings like alkyd, [[acrylic paint|acrylic]] and [[vinyl group|vinyl]], due to toxicity, safety, and conservation (tendency to age yellow) concerns.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Modern Paints Uncovered: Proceedings from the Modern Paints Uncovered Symposium, May 16–19, 2006, Tate Modern, London| editor1-first=Thomas JS| editor1-last=Learner| editor2-first=Patricia| editor2-last=Smithen| editor3-first=Jay W| editor3-last=Krueger| editor4-first=Michael R| editor4-last=Schilling|publisher=Getty Publications|year=2008}}</ref> In art has been used also by Pollock with the commercial paint named [[Duco]]. The artist experimented and created with many types of commercial or house paints during his career.<ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/uT9sf-wH-AU Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20151101103902/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT9sf-wH-AU Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT9sf-wH-AU&list=PL5ZJP2yRFa3aCBs3ESC5u1zKjz4tDoy53&index=6|title=Jackson Pollock's Mural: Transition, Context, Afterlife: Session 2|via=www.youtube.com}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Other artists: "after discovering various types of industrial materials produced in the United States in the 1930s, Siqueiros' produced most of his easel works with uncommon materials which include Duco paint, a DuPont brand name for [[pyroxyline]] paint, a tough and resilient type of nitro-cellulose paint manufactured for the automotive industry".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ocregister.com/2010/10/13/revealing-siqueiros-the-landscape-painter/|title=Revealing Siqueiros, the landscape painter|date=October 13, 2010}}</ref> Nitro-cellulose enamels are also commonly known as modern [[lacquer]]s. Enamel paint comes in a variety of hues and can be custom blended to produce a particular tint. It is also available in water-based and solvent-based formulations, with solvent-based enamel being more prevalent in industrial applications. For the greatest results, use a high-quality brush, roller, or spray gun when applying enamel paint. When dried, enamel paint forms a durable, hard-wearing surface that resists chipping, fading, and discoloration, making it a great choice for a wide range of surfaces and applications.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=siddiqui |first1=Ubaid |last2=Mapari |first2=Muskan |date=2022-05-28 |title=What Is Enamel Paint? {{!}} Inkbyhand |url=https://inkbyhand.com/what-is-enamel-pain/ |access-date=2023-02-13 |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Uses and categories==
*Floor enamel – May be used for [[concrete]], stairs, basements, porches, and patios.
*Fast dry enamel – Can dry within 10–15 minutes of application. Ideal for refrigerators, counters, and other industrial finishes.<ref>[https://tavaco.vn Tổng Đại Lý Sơn Tavaco Việt Nam<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
*High-temp enamel – May be used for engines, [[brake calipers]], [[exhaust pipe]] and BBQs.
*Enamel paint is also used on wood to make it resistant to the elements via the waterproofing and [[rotproofing]] properties of enamel. Generally, treated surfaces last much longer and are much more resistant to wear than untreated surfaces.
*[[Model building]] – Xtracolor and [[Humbrol]] are mainstream UK brands. Colourcoats model paint is a high quality brand with authentic accurate military colours. [[Testor Corporation|Testors]], a US company, offers the Floquil, Pactra, Model Master and Testors brands.
*[[Nail enamel]] – to color nails, it comes in many varieties for fast drying, color retention, gloss retention, etc.
*Epoxy enamel, [[polyurethane]] enamel, etc. used in protective coating / industrial painting purpose in chemical and petrochemical industries for anti-corrosion purposes.

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