The type of paint and colours you choose for a school should help transform even the bleakest spaces into rooms. They should help rooms become conducive to thinking, learning, participating, and enjoying time with one’s schoolmates.
How do schools choose paint for both inside and outside their buildings? Read this article to know few practical tips.
What Sort of Paint Should You Use for School Buildings?
In practice, there are three commonly used paint types for institutional structures: lead-based, oil-based, and latex. However, the use of lead-based paint is strongly discouraged due to the health hazards it poses to both adults and children.
So what’s the difference between oil and latex paints, and what benefits can a structure get with them?
Oil-based paints
Oil-based paints are considered the most durable among paint types. It may take longer to dry and can be a challenge to clean (paint thinners are commonly used for this), but these stand up well to daily wear and tear. These are best used for window sills, door trims, and other high-traffic zones.
Latex paints
Latex paints, on the other hand, are considered the safest as these emit the lowest amount of volatile organic compounds and, in practice, have the least impact on air quality indoors. Note, however, that these aren’t as long-lasting as oil paint.
You also can’t use these to paint over existing layers of dried oil paint; you need to strip the surface thoroughly before you can apply a fresh coat.
What Colours Work Best in a School?
The colours you select are dependent on which part of the campus you’re painting. Here are a few key points for consideration:
- Classroom: Blue works best in classrooms as it can help improve mood, memory, and creativity among pupils, especially younger children. White is an excellent choice, but you can pep it up with yellow to heighten alertness.
- Libraries and Study Halls: Opt for the green in spaces meant for studying and research as this helps calm jumpy nerves and boosts concentration.
- Cafeteria: Using orange here helps boost young appetites and has the additional effect of making children more social, allowing for better interaction with peers.
- Administrative Spaces: Steer clear of stark grey or white here as these will only serve to intimidate. Instead, play up deep purple or blue tones that evoke a sense of authority but being sociable as well.
- Public Spaces: Transform lobbies and hallways by showing off official colours to give students and faculty a strong sense of school spirit.
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