AN IDEAL PAINT SHOULD POSSES THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS

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