Oil Paint vs. Latex Paint

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Painting 101: Oil or Latex? More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by erin guida | permalink
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Learn the advantages and disadvantages of using oil-based and latex paint.

For further reading: http://www.hgtv.com/design/decorating/design-101/painting-101-oil-or-latex ^[1]

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The Basics of Paint Selection More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Dinesh Shelar | permalink
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Color, finish, quality, and personal taste are important factors in paint selection.

For further reading: http://www.bobvila.com/articles/493-the-basics-of-paint-selection/ ^[2]

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How do you choose when to use oil vs latex paint? More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Tamesha Robinson | permalink
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In what situations should oil paint be used, instead of latex paint?

For further reading: http://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/4283/how-do-you-choose-when-to-use-oil-vs-latex-paint ^[3]

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How to Know when to Use Oil Based Paint Instead of Latex More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Fred chubbuck | permalink
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Many home centers are only selling water-based paints these days, because most DIY home owners are not familiar enough with the advantages of alkyd (oil-based) paints. In the US, many states are phasing out oil paint due to environmental...
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For further reading: http://www.wikihow.com/Know-when-to-Use-Oil-Based-Paint-Instead-of-Latex ^[4]

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Differences in Water-Based, Oil-Based and Latex Paints More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Al Edwards | permalink
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Learn the differences in oil-based, water-based, and latex paints before starting a paint project.

For further reading: http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/skills-and-know-how/painting/differences-in-water-based-oil-based-and-latex-paints ^[5]

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Category: Fun | 9 years, 4 month(s) ago

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Dinesh Shelar, Al Edwards, erin guida, Fred chubbuck, Tamesha Robinson

References & Citations

1. http://www.hgtv.com/design/decorating/design-101/painting-101-oil-or-latex

2. http://www.bobvila.com/articles/493-the-basics-of-paint-selection/

3. http://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/4283/how-do-you-choose-when-to-use-oil-vs-latex-paint

4. http://www.wikihow.com/Know-when-to-Use-Oil-Based-Paint-Instead-of-Latex

5. http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/skills-and-know-how/painting/differences-in-water-based-oil-based-and-latex-paints