Characteristics of a Good Paint

An ideal paint should possess the following qualities:

1. The consistency of the paint should be adequately workable.
2. It should be capable of being spread across a wide area and cover the specific area with the minimum quantity of paint.
3. The thickness of the paint film should be enough for good protection and decoration of the surface.
4. It should dry within a reasonable time and not too rapidly.
5. The dried surface should withstand adverse weather conditions and should have a long life.
6. It should have adequate resistance to moisture, cracking and flaking.
7. It should be attractive as well as pleasing in appearance.
8. With time the colour should not fade.
9. During the application of paint it should not harm the health of the workers.
10. It should be fairly cheap and economical.