Fundamentals of Coatings: Definition, Composition, Classification, and Preparation

Paint is a chemically blended material capable of forming a durable, adherent film on the surface of an object, serving protective, decorative, marking, and other specialized functions. Historically, most paints were primarily made from vegetable oils, hence the term “paint” (literally “oil paint” in Chinese). According to *Coating Technology*, a highly authoritative reference work in China’s paint industry, “Paint is a material that…”