Nowadays, silica oil-based and water-based coatings are coming into our eyes, which has arouse more attention and discussion from people.
People are uncertain about choosing oil or water coatings? Do you know the difference between oil-based and water-based coatings?
Here are the details to help you know the difference between them.
First, we need to know how do coatings work?
Oil-based coatings work by penetrating into the timber. Oil-based coatings penetrate into the pores of the timber, leaving very little film on the surface. You can think of a sponge soaking in liquid. But, water-based coatings work by not only penetrating the timber, but by building a film on the surface. This film inhibits UV radiation, prevents water soaking-in and is the reason water-based lasts longer than oil-based coatings.
Water-based coatings and oil-based coatings may feel the same but there are distinctive differences between them. One will likely be a better choice for your project than the other depending on the look you wish to achieve.
In earlier times, oil-based coatings were believed to be more durable than water-based coatings. However, in recent times, with the technology has been improve, water-based coatings have been to offer the more durability than oil-based coatings.
So why water-based coatings?
In terms of appearance, water-based coatings is similar to oil-based coatings. However, water-based coating is a process performed to protect the surface of appliances in order to increase its use, resistance and surface finish. Also increasing the durability of appliances. It can not only enhance the beautiful appearance but also the good-hand feelings of the appliances. Use with the water-based coatings are also makes appliances become fire and water resistant. Although, this coating can not provide the same warmth and colour development to timber. 
What about oil-based coatings?
The simple reason is, some people prefer the rich look that oil-based imparts on the timber.
Besides that, when you need to clean-up your beautiful appliances, water-based coatings can be easily cleaned.
So when you run into someone who says that oil-based coatings lasts longer, you can let them know there's a new leader in durability, safety and efficiency!
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