noun
Refers to the substance used for coloring surfaces, as well as the act of painting. Common in both everyday and technical contexts.
壁に白いペイントを塗った。
I applied white paint to the wall.
ペイントが乾くまで待ってください。
Please wait until the paint dries.
塗料 is a more technical term for paint or coating materials, often used in industrial contexts, while ペイント is the common loanword for everyday paint.
絵の具 specifically refers to artist's paints (watercolors, oils, etc.), whereas ペイント is a broader term that includes house paint and general painting.
Loanword from English 'paint'.