Synthetic Paints

Synthetic paints are built on alkyd resin, produced by modifying natural vegetable oils, and combine a decorative finish with real durability in a single product. That is why they remain the most widely used group in the Turkish market: one system covers wood and metal joinery as well as plastered surfaces.

The defining characteristic of this group is the full, level film it leaves. Alkyd resin flows out as it is applied, largely closing brush and roller marks. The resulting surface is smooth, glossy and washable, which makes it ideal for doors, windows, architraves, radiators, railings and furniture — every element that is touched constantly.

Colour stability is the second strength. Synthetic systems carry pigment well, so opacity stays high even in deep, saturated tones; the thousand-plus shades in the MST colour chart can be produced through this group. The surface may lose some gloss over time, but colour drift remains more limited than with economy water-based products.

Choose this category for interior and exterior wooden joinery, metal fittings, plastered and reinforced-concrete surfaces, corridors and stairwells that are wet-cleaned, and decorative details where high gloss is wanted. Take care with alkalinity: alkyd systems are sensitive to alkaline substrates, so freshly poured concrete and new cement render should not be coated directly with synthetic paint before they have fully cured, typically a matter of weeks.

Application tip: with synthetic paint, thin coats always beat thick ones. A film laid on heavily in one pass skins over on the outside while staying soft underneath, which causes wrinkling and sagging. Two thin coats dry faster and last longer than one heavy coat.