In our decoration, white latex and adhesives are very widely used. However, in a market mixed with good and bad products, many unscrupulous merchants use inferior white latex to profit. So, how should consumers choose white latex?

Is white latex toxic?
Although inferior latex is not particularly eye-catching, it is one of the biggest invisible killers of home decoration pollution. According to a report from the World Environment Organization, adhesive products like inferior white latex rank highly in the annual statistics of deaths caused by household pollution. Therefore, consumers need to be vigilant and pay attention to adhesives like white latex.

When decorating a home, most owners throw all the work onto the decoration companies and workers to save themselves time and trouble. In order to obtain certain profits, they will buy inferior white latex and other adhesives at low prices. White latex is widely used in various furniture, woodworking panels, melamine panels, etc. Shenyang Decoration Network believes that due to not paying attention to the quality of white latex, using inferior white latex and other adhesives ultimately leads to harmful substances such as formaldehyde and benzene entering the home, and the released harmful polluting gases cause harm to people.

How to choose white latex?
1. Smell the odor.
High-quality white latex will not emit a pungent odor. When purchasing, you can open a small test bucket to inspect it. Smell it. High-quality white latex will emit a light fragrance. If there is a pungent sour smell or an unpleasant odor, it is an inferior product and not recommended for purchase.

2. Look at the solid content.
When choosing white latex, also pay attention to the solid content. The solid content directly determines the bonding ability of the white latex. A high solid content means the white latex has less water content and stronger bonding ability. The solid content of white latex used in indoor wall decoration is generally around 30%-35%. If it is only used as an adhesive for wooden products, you can purchase white latex with a solid content of about 20%-25%. The solid content of white latex will be directly marked on the outer桶包装. If not, you can also ask the seller when purchasing.

3. Look at the color.
The most commonly used white latex in decoration is mostly milky white. It can also be mixed with colorants to make other colors according to personal needs. But at this time, it is important to note that due to the contrast of other surrounding colors or the visual stimulation brought by a large area of wall, the color of the liquid latex paint and the cured latex paint will be slightly different. So when choosing colored latex paint, you can choose a slightly lighter color to avoid finally presenting an unsatisfactory effect. For pure white latex, good quality ones are generally milky white, the surface will not have localized yellow or other colors, and after drying thoroughly, it becomes transparent.

4. Look at the texture.
The surface of inferior white latex will have a layer of floating water or localized solidification issues, while what floats on the surface of high-quality white latex is often oily latex with a luster. After mixing evenly, no sediment or hard lumps will appear. Of course, you can also choose to use a small wooden stick to pick up some white latex. If the strand is long, falls evenly, and in a straight line, it indicates good quality. Additionally, high-quality white latex has better covering power and looks finer and smoother. Inferior white latex often has a grainy feel and the surface is not smooth enough.