CHARACTERISTICS OF AN IDEAL PAINT

When applied to the surface, paint should form a thin film of uniform nature.
The surface of the paint should not show cracks after drying.
The colour of the paint should withstand the adverse environmental conditions for a long time.
It should have an attractive and pleasing appearance.
It should be fairly cheap and economical.
It should be easily applicable with a brush or spraying devices.
It should possess maximum adhesion capacity to the material over which it is intended to be used.
It should have ideal resistance to corrosion and protect the material over which it is used.
The application of paint should not affect the health of workers.
It should be such that it dries in a reasonable time and not very rapidly.
It should possess good spreading or covering power, as it determines the cost.