Enlist the types of paints.

Enlist the types of paints. 
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Different types of paints are :

1) Oil paint 2) Water Paint 3) Cement Paint 4) Plastic Paint

5) Aluminium Paint 6) Velvet Finish Paint 7) Elastic Paint

The paints are also divided based on purposes:

a) Decorative and Building paints: i) Flat wall paints for interior decoration, ii)

Exterior house paints, iii) Masonry finish paints, iv) Floor paints, v) White line paints for factories and road linings, vi) Heat and fire resistant paints,

vii) Aluminium paints.

b) Industrial and Marine Paints : i) Chlorinated rubber paints which are resistant to water and chemicals, ii) Urethane oils, iii) Ship paints, iv) Anticondensation paints, v) Antifouling paints.
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