What Is Vinyl Acrylic Paint?
- Vinyl acrylic paints have a longer shelf life than most other paints.red acrylic image by Andrew Brown from Fotolia.com
Vinyl acrylic paint is a popular choice due to its low odor. Many people find they are bothered by the scent of other paints, especially oil paints. The acrylic paint is water based, but becomes water resistant when dry. It may be used to seal and protect surfaces, and will adhere to almost any material. This paint dries incredibly quickly and can have a shelf life of over a decade. - Acrylic paints are available in a variety of price ranges.acrylics image by Sirena Designs from Fotolia.com
Vinyl acrylic paint can be divided into two categories: artist grade and student grade. Artist grade acrylics are made with acrylic resin and a high concentration of pigments. Once dry, the colors will appear more vibrant. Student grade acrylics, which include vinyl acrylics, contain less pigment and more fillers. Vinyl acrylics are much less expensive than artist grade acrylics. For beginners or for a large scale project, vinyl acrylics are recommended. - Dragging a fork over the drying paint may be used to create texture.fork image by Tinu from Fotolia.com
Due to its ability to dry rapidly, consecutive layers of color may be applied easily. Since acrylic paint is water based, adding more water to paint allows the artist to control the density of color. This medium gives the maximum creative potential. The paint can be textured using professional tools or something as common as a fork. - Vinyl acrylics are a popular choice for theatrical painting.theatre image by timur1970 from Fotolia.com
Surfaces should be clean and free of any grease and oil. Vinyl acrylics will bind to almost any surface, as long as it is not slick. On a new plaster surface the wall should be primed using a commercial primer/sealer designed for raw plaster. Vinyl acrylics often come in larger quantities, such as paint cans for big projects. In preparation this paint should be stirred and never shaken. - Vinyl acrylic paint can be purchased in cans for large scale projects.paint image by Aleksandr Ugorenkov from Fotolia.com
Small quantities of vinyl acrylic paint can be found at any arts and crafts or artist supply store. Popular vendors would include stores like Michael's. For large-scale projects and large quantities of vinyl acrylics, there are online providers. Companies such as Rosco and Krylon provide high-quality paints in a variety of colors and sizes.
