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Architectural Paint Comparison

Viponds top coats for walls and trim are shown in comparison charts below. Pick the tab for the substrate you plan to paint.


  • Ecoshield Semi Gloss

    WATER BASED

    Gloss Acrylic

    WATER BASED

    Acrylic Trim

    WATER BASED

    Interior Plaster

    Yes
    Low Sheen Interior Acrylic is suitable for plaster walls.

    Yes
    Low Sheen Exterior Acrylic is suitable for plaster walls.

    Yes
    Ecoshield Semi Gloss is suitable for plaster walls.

    No
    Gloss Acrylic is not suitable for plaster walls.

    Yes
    Acrylic Trim is suitable for plaster walls.


    Durability

    Interior only
    Low Sheen Interior Acrylic is suitable for interior applications.

     

    Interior & Exterior
    Low Sheen Exterior Acrylic is suitable for Interior & Exterior applications.

     

    Interior & Exterior
    Ecoshield Semi Gloss is suitable for both Interior & Exterior applications.

     

    Exterior
    Gloss Acrylic is not suitable for Interior Applications.

     

    Interior & Exterior
    Acrylic Trim is suitable for both Interior & Exterior applications.


    Colour Range

    White and pale base tints
    are available in Low Sheen Interior Acrylic Paint.

    White, clear, tinted colours, Viponds Accent range, Pantone RAL and AS2700 colour ranges
    are available in Low Sheen Exterior Acrylic.

    White, clear, tinted colours, Viponds Accent range, Pantone RAL and AS2700 colour ranges
    are available in Ecoshield Semi Gloss.

    White, clear, tinted colours, Viponds Accent range, Pantone RAL and AS2700 colour ranges
    are available in Gloss Acrylic is not suitable for plaster walls.

    White, clear, tinted colours, Viponds Accent range, Pantone RAL and AS2700 colour ranges
    are available in Acrylic Trim Paint.


    Drying time

    Low Sheen Interior Acrylic Paint is touch dry in 30 minutes re-coat in 2 hours. Water wash up.

    Low Sheen Exterior Acrylic is touch dry in 30 minutes re-coat in 2 hours. Water wash up.

    Ecoshield Semi Gloss is touch dry in 30 minutes re-coat in 2 hours. Water wash up.

    Gloss Acrylic is touch dry in 30 minutes re-coat in 2 hours. Water wash up.

    Acrylic Trim Paint is touch dry in 30 minutes re-coat in 2 hours. Water wash up.


    Block Resistance

    No
    Low Sheen Interior Acrylic is not block resistant.

    No
    Low Sheen Exterior Acrylic is not block resistant.

    Yes
    Ecoshield Semi Gloss is block resistant.

    No
    Gloss Acrylic is not block resistant.

    Yes
    Acrylic Trim is block resistant.


    Primer required

    Yes
    Low Sheen Interior Acrylic requires a primer coat.

    Conditional
    Low Sheen Exterior Acrylic requires a primer coat only when an accent colour is being applied or treatment on a substrate is needed - for example when tannin or rust are present.

    Conditional
    Ecoshield Semi Gloss requires a primer coat only when an accent colour is being applied or treatment on a substrate is needed - for example when tannin or rust are present.

    Conditional
    Gloss Acrylic requires a primer coat only when an accent colour is being applied or treatment on a substrate is needed - for example when tannin or rust are present.

    Conditional
    Acrylic Trim requires a primer coat only when an accent colour is being applied or treatment on a substrate is needed - for example when tannin or rust are present.


    Suitable on balustrades

    No
    Low Sheen Interior Acrylic is not suitable on balustrades.

    No
    Low Sheen Exterior Acrylic is not suitable on balustrades.

    Yes
    Ecoshield Semi Gloss is suitable on balustrades.

    No
    Gloss Acrylic is not suitable on balustrades.

    Yes
    Acrylic Trim is suitable on balustrades.


    Suitable on window frames

    No
    Low Sheen Interior Acrylic is not suitable on window frames.

    No
    Low Sheen Exterior Acrylic is not suitable on window frames.

    Yes
    Ecoshield Semi Gloss is suitable on window frames.

    No
    Gloss Acrylic is not suitable on window frames.

    Yes
    Acrylic Trim is suitable on window frames.


    PRODUCT INFORMATION DOWNLOADS
  • Acrylic Trim Can
    Acrylic Trim Paint
    WATER BASED
    Ecoshield Can Image
    ECOSHIELD
    URETHANE ACRYLIC - WATER BASED

    APPLICATION

    Acrylic Trim Paint is a water based acrylic for painting hard surfaces including timber, metal, concrete and plasterboard such as doors, trims and walls.

     

    ECOSHIELD is a water based acrylic urethane that provides universal properties to paint hard and flexible surfaces including vinyl, leather and canvas.


    COLOUR RANGE

    Acrylic Trim Paint is limited to white and base tinted colours.

     

    ECOSHIELD is available in white, clear, tinted colours and Viponds full Accent Range as well as Pantone, RAL and AS2700 colour range.


    DURABILITY

    Acrylic Trim Paint has excellent durability. Good scratch, mar and block resistance. Interior and Exterior.

     

    ECOSHIELD has excellent durability. Good scratch, mar and block resistance. Interior and Exterior.


    GLOSS LEVEL

    Acrylic Trim Paint is available in Gloss and Satin.

     

    ECOSHIELD is available in Semi Gloss, Satin and Low Sheen.


    ADHESION

    Apply Acrylic Trim Paint only to properly prepared surfaces.

     

    ECOSHIELD is suitable for all properly prepared surfaces and has excellent adhesion to digital prints, enamels, acrylics, vinyl and polycarbonate. Used to promote adhesion for Viponds Graffiti coat.


    DRYING TIME

    Acrylic Trim Paint is Touch dry in 30 minutes - re-coat in 2 hours. Water wash up.

     

    ECOSHIELD is touch dry in 30 minutes - re-coat in 2 hours. Water wash up.



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