Oil Paint vs. Latex Paint

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Tip 1 - Painting 101: Oil or Latex?

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by erin guida | permalink

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]

Tip 2 - The Basics of Paint Selection

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Dinesh Shelar | permalink

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]

Tip 3 - How do you choose when to use oil vs latex paint?

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Tamesha Robinson | permalink

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]

Tip 4 - How to Know when to Use Oil Based Paint Instead of Latex

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Fred chubbuck | permalink

$How to Know when to Use Oil Based Paint Instead of Latex$

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]