Are true stone paint and imitation stone paint coatings the same?
2022-10-11
The raw materials for true stone paint include crushed stone sand, emulsions, and various additives. Imitation stone paint is made by separating colored particles from chemical raw materials, then adding emulsions and various additives; it primarily imitates granite. The finished true stone paint is semi-solid, whereas the finished imitation stone paint is liquid and contains suspended colored particles.
The raw materials for true stone paint include crushed stone sand, emulsions, and various additives. Imitation stone paint is made by separating colored particles from chemical raw materials, then adding emulsions and various additives; it primarily imitates granite. The finished true stone paint is semi-solid, whereas the finished imitation stone paint is liquid and contains suspended colored particles.
True stone paint requires a relatively large amount of material—typically around 3 kg per square meter. Because true stone paint has a certain thickness, its application scope is somewhat limited. On the other hand, imitation stone paint uses about 0.4 kg per square meter, and its thickness is negligible. As a result, imitation stone paint enjoys a wider range of applications—it can be used not only on building walls but also on materials such as aluminum ceiling panels and architectural components.
A funnel-type spray gun or spray machine is used for applying true stone paint, while a pressure-type spray gun is used for applying imitation stone paint.
True stone paint doesn't have particularly high requirements for the substrate, whereas imitation stone paint has very strict substrate requirements. If the substrate for imitation stone paint isn't properly prepared and is uneven, it will easily reflect light, making the surface appear bumpy and unsightly.
True stone paint has been popular in the market for many years, while imitation stone paint was introduced to the market in 2012 and began gaining popularity starting from 2015.
However, some people in the market refer to true stone paint as “imitation stone paint.” I think this term is inaccurate, because the finished effect of true stone paint neither resembles natural stone nor bears much resemblance to actual stone. It’s true that the raw materials used to make true stone paint do indeed come from real stones.
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