The Difference Between Cellulose, Acrylic enamel 1k/2k & Synthetic Enamel Paint Types

Unsure as to which paint type is most suitable for your needs? Please see below for more information on paint types, or please contact us with any questions you may have.

Cellulose

Cellulose paint is the perfect choice for a range of surfaces. Cellulose is especially useful where faster drying time is necessary due to it's "air drying" nature.

Cellulose uses include:

Acrylic enamel

Acrylic enamel paint is available in both 1K (1 Pack) and 2K (2 Pack) and is tough wearing. The main advantage of using the 1K is a shorter drying time as opposed to the 2K, which will take around 24 hours to dry thoroughly.

1K Acrylic enamel uses include:

2K Acrylic enamel uses include:

Synthetic Enamel

Synthetic enamel is a very hard-wearing paint option. Synthetic Enamel will provide a smooth finish in only 2/3 coats but will take considerably longer to dry.

Synthetic Enamel uses include:

Please note: Synthetic enamel can only be supplied with a 1K (1 Pack).