The types of paints are following.
 
1. Plastic Emulsion Paint (IS No: 5411): These paints are used on the walls inside the room. This is washable and is not suitable for external surface, wood work, iron work etc. Its life is 3 to 4 years.
2. Enamel Pain (IS No: 2933): This paint is used for undercoat on woodwork, plastered surface and iron work. Its life is 2 to 3 years.
3. Synthetic Enamel Pain (IS No: 2932): This paint is used for top coat/ finishing coat on new or old wood work, plastered surface, iron work. Its life is 3 to 4 years.
4. Ready Mix Paint: This paint is used for iron work, cast iron pipe etc. Its life is 2 years.
5. Aluminum Paint (IS No: 2339): This paint is used for steel work, cast iron pipe. Its life is 2 to 3 years.

Price Details: The price of the paint depends on the quality, brand, packing and location (where you have to purchase). For more details you may contact your local dry distemper seller or dealer.

For further help for comparison of rates of various types of paints including labor, go through ‘”Cost Estimator” section on the link given below. http://www.gharexpert.com/Estimator/Startpage.aspx

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