What is the advantage and disadvantage of PVA emulsion ?

Many people opt to use PVA because of its good stability to light and its resistance to unsightly yellowing. Moreover, PVA is soluble, making the gluing process reversible. PVA can be easily removed and made ready quickly for re-gluing tasks. It is one of the most common types of glue and can be used for multiple purposes from basic school and office tasks to adhesive binding and more. It is also affordable and offers standard/medium bonding strength that everyday tasks require.

The advantages include the following qualities belonging to polyvinyl acetate paints:

simplicity in work when drawing;

the ability to use water as a solvent;

the ability to seal very small cracks;

after drying, an elastic layer is formed;

does not fade;

there is the ability to quickly change the hue using color schemes;

does not wrinkle under mechanical stress;

has high vapor permeability;

protected from mold and mildew;

these paints are quick-drying;

resistant to alkalis;

they have high adhesion;

non-toxic;

do not have a strong chemical smell;

resistant to sunlight and ultraviolet;

Great for smooth and even surfaces;

fireproof;

have an affordable price.

There are also disadvantages:

Lose its characteristics at low temperatures;

Do not store outdoors or outdoors where the thermometer value is lower than 50 degrees;

Working in rooms with high humidity only requires expensive paint types, for example, an improved mixture of acrylic or silicone resins;

Complex composition and color clarity will affect the price;

Apply two or three coats of paint to hide stains;

Cannot be used on all surfaces.