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Once all the color choices are made, you have to decide what type of paint is best for the job. Follow these tips to make the best selections.
Painting Tips
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Latex
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Uses: |
Comes in flat, satin and semi-gloss for walls, woodwork and trim. On bare surfaces use appropriate undercoat first. |
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Durability: |
For ultimate durability and scrub ability, use semi-gloss. For moderate durability and
clean ability, use flat or satin. |
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Cleanup: |
Cleans up with water. A damp rag removes spills; soap and water cleans rollers, brushes and hands.
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Alkyd (Oil-Based)
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Uses: |
Comes in velvet or semi-gloss finish for woodwork and kitchen and bath walls. Provides a tough surface and covers well.
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Durability: |
For ultimate durability, use semi-gloss. For moderate, use velvet. |
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Cleanup: |
Solvents such as mineral spirits are required. |
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Specialty Paints - All-Surface
Enamel
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Uses: |
Ideal for properly primed metal or
wood such as furniture, decorative pieces and wrought
iron. |
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Durability: |
Keeps a fresh look longer. |
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Cleanup: |
Cleans up with water. |
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Floor Enamel
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Uses: |
Comes in alkyd or latex acrylic for interior and exterior floors. |
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Durability: |
Withstands repeated washing and high traffic. |
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Cleanup: |
Latex cleans up with water; alkyds clean up with mineral spirits.
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