Characteristics of an ideal paint

An ideal paint should posses the following characteristics

1. Paint should form hard and durable surface.
2. It should give attractive appearance.
3. It should be cheap and readily available.
4. It can be applied easily to the surfaces.
5. It should have good spreading quality, so as to cover maximum area in minimum quantity.
6. It should dry in reasonable time.
7. It should not show hair cracks on drying.
8. It should form film of uniform colour, on drying.
9. It should be stable for a longer period.
10. It should not be affected by atmospheric agencies.

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