What is the difference between ink and paint

Ink and paint differ in terms of composition, usage, characteristics, and usage scenarios. The following are the main differences between them:

Ingredients. Ink is usually composed of pigments, resins, solvents, and additives; Paint is mainly composed of pigments, resins, diluents, and additives.

Purpose. Ink is mainly used for printing and writing, such as newspapers, books, billboards, posters, packaging boxes, trademarks, stickers, etc; Paint is mainly used for painting and decorating surfaces of objects, such as walls, ceilings, iron doors, wooden furniture, cars, ships, airplanes, etc.

Characteristics. Ink has high adhesion, density, and color saturation. It dries quickly and is not easy to peel off after printing, but it is not suitable for long-term use in environments exposed to light and oxygen; Paint has good coating, covering and weather resistance, and is suitable for various environments and demand scenarios.

Usage scenario. Ink is commonly used in printed and stationery products, such as books, newspapers, pens, ballpoint pens, brushes, etc; Paint is commonly used in various fields such as craft products, home decoration, building decoration, and the automotive industry.

In summary, although ink and paint are both coatings, they have significant differences in multiple aspects. Therefore, suitable materials should be selected according to actual needs to achieve the best results.