Paints are substances which are basically solid coloring matter, suspended in liquid medium. They are applied as a protective or decorative coating on various surfaces.

Paints bring color into otherwise dull and monotonous lives. Colors bring beauty, life and passion to the world. As a Paint technologist, one will have to understand the imagination of people concerned, as Paints find applications in many diverse fields.

Eligibility to be a Paint technologist:

One should have successfully completed 10+2, with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as subjects. The minimum required marks are 50% in 10+2. This criteria varies from university to university. Students can also pursue a Diploma in Paint application technology at the Garware Institute, Mumbai.

Paint technology aptitude

Anyone who wishes to be a Paint technologist must have an inherent love for colors. Apart from this, the person must be sincere, hardworking and also be able to lead a team of people. The person must have good managerial skills with pleasing personality.

Paint technology courses

There are various   courses in Paint technology field, which are available for students. Diploma, graduation and post graduation can be done in Paint technology course. A B.Tech degree in Paint technology is available at the Institute of Chemical Technology in Mumbai. A B.Tech degree is also available at the Harcourt Butler Technological Institute in Kanpur (U.P)

These courses cover technology of oils, polymers, pigments, dyes, resins, powder coatings, Paint additives, resins and organic solvents. There is an added emphasis on chemical engineering as well.

Scope of Paint technology courses

There is a lot of employment potential for graduates in Paint technology courses. One can get jobs in various Paint companies like Asian Paints, Berger Paints, Nerolac Paints limited, Jenson and Nicholson etc. One can get posted in different wings of the company like marketing, manufacturing or production department.

If the candidate is an M. Tech degree holder, then one can work in the research field as well. Apart from this, the person can work in the technical side as well by becoming a technical assistant or executive.

We see now that the Indian economy is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. The Paint industry is in turn dependent on other industries like the housing industry and the automobile industry which is growing bigger, by each passing day.

So, we can see how the Paint technology course has an impact on our society and our daily lives.