What is water-based paint?
Water-based paint uses water as its primary solvent instead of oil-based substances like spirits or turpentine. Common types of water-based paint include:
- Emulsion paint
- Chalk paint
- Latex paint
- Acrylic paint
These paints are ideal for a wide range of applications, including ceilings, walls, and both interior and exterior wood surfaces.
At Patchett Joinery, we use Sikkens exterior waterborne coatings based on the latest technologies with the minimum amounts of VOC contents, which vastly reduces the Volatile Organic Compound compared to solvent-borne options – making them a more ‘eco-friendly’ choice.
Why use water-based paint?
A durable and breathable coating
At Patchett Joinery, we use a high-performance microporous water-based painting system that allows timber to “breathe” and adapt to changes in climate. This system helps prevent:
- Weathering
- Fungal attack
- UV degradation
We use a water-based 3-coat painting system that gives a film build of dry material, increasing the lifespan of the paint.
- 1) Deluge – Our first step is deluge spraying, which permeates into all the joints and ensures a thorough coating. Deluge also provides extra anti-fungal and anti-rot properties.
- 2) Water-based primer – Next, we apply a coat of primer, ensuring the quality and longevity of the finish of our premium windows and doors.
- 3) Water-based topcoat – Lastly, your choice of colour finish is applied. Working with our paint partner, Sikkens, we can finish in any RAL colour or match against all well-known paint ranges and brands. With the ability to have different internal and external finishes, your windows and doors can be finished just as you require.
Our factory is audited quarterly to ensure that the finished product has the highest quality paint finish and performance you would expect.
‘Eco-friendly’ and low-VOC
Water-based paint is significantly more eco-friendly than solvent-based alternatives. Benefits include:
- Reduced harmful emissions
- Fewer disposal issues associated with solvent-based systems
- Less toxic VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) which are harmful to the environment and potentially to children
Is Sikkens paint ‘eco-friendly’?
Yes! We use Sikkens exterior waterborne coatings, developed using the latest technology to minimise VOC content.
Sikkens Wood Coatings is a brand belonging to AkzoNobel. The AkzoNobel company is committed to proactively managing their environmental impact:
- AKZO NOBEL NV (GROUP) is in the top 1% of companies rated by EcoVadis in the Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics industry
- The only paints and coatings company rated AAA (leader) in MSCI
- The only paints and coatings company ESG industry top rated by Sustainalytics.
Patchett Joinery premium timber windows and doors
Reasons to choose Patchett Joinery:
- We use a water-based paint that is a more ‘eco-friendly’ choice compared to solvent-based paint, whilst remaining durable
- A microporous water-based paint, providing a breathable barrier that reduces the chances of rot, flaking paint and UV degradation
- Paint that is sourced from a sustainable paint supplier
- A finish that is colour-matched to any RAL or well-known paint brands
Contact us for expertly finished premium timber windows and doors for your home.
