The exterior of your home functions much like the clothes you wear: to create a great first impression. If you’re considering a do-it-yourself project of repainting your home for that all-important first impression, you will need to carefully select the kind of paint you’ll use. There are several factors to consider when choosing a type of paint, such as drying time versus durability. The type of paint used in previous layers is also important, as is cost. Here are the basic kinds of paint you’ll see:
Stains – Solvent or water-thinned stains can provide semi-transparent, transparent, or solid finishes for wood, and some may include preservatives.
Primers – New wood or metal should be sealed with a suggested primer. In general, one coat of primer and one coat of finish will be more durable than two coats of finish.
Oil – Oil paints have a longer drying time (12 to 48 hours), which can make sudden rains a danger, but are extremely durable. Strong odors and difficult cleanup also make this more of a choice for professionals than amateurs.
Alkyd – A solvent-thinned, synthetic-resin paint, alkyds have many of the properties of oil-based paints but dry more quickly. Works well over older oil or alkyd layers.
Latex – A popular choice for amateurs, latex paints offer easy cleanup, solid durability, and fast drying times. Latex paints may be incompatible with an existing oil or alkyd layer.
Be sure to thoroughly review the options before beginning your painting project. A useful resource is the web site of the Paint Quality Institute. Hardware and home stores are often willing to help you make the right choice.
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