Basically, there are two paints – water based and oil-based.
Latex Paint is made with a water base and is usually used for the interior of your house. Latex paint is simple to clean up because you can dissolve it with soap and water. It has very small odor.
Oil-based (alkyd) paint is usually used for the exterior of your house. These paints are more durable and work well on surfaces that get lots of wear and tear. They are usually made with a Soya-based resin and need some kind of solvent for clean up, such as paint thinner.
What does gloss means? It means shine and the higher paint’s gloss, the shinier its appearance. The more gloss paint have, the easier it is to scrub or wipe clean.
Gloss categories:
-Flat paint is almost no shine in the paint, good for low-traffic areas such as dining rooms and bedrooms.
-Low-luster, a satin and eggshell paint has a subtle sheen that is glossier than a flat paint.-Semi-gloss paint is more gloss than those listed above, and more durable.
-High-gloss paint is shiny and easy to wipe up. Great for trim, molding, cabinets and doors.
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