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This may have been the case once upon a time. However today the quality of acrylic paints is far better then it has ever been. Acrylic paints adhere better to the job and are far more flexible for a longer period of time. Even the gloss paints are becoming very good.
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Why are oil paints good?
They tend to be hardier than latex and stand up to weathering better.
Should you use oil based paint on kitchen cabinets?
Oil based paints will give the best results. They offer a smoother finish that will be tougher than water based paints.
Do oil based paints have better adhesion?
Generally they do.
What kinds of wall paint are the least allergenic?
There are oil based wall paints. These paints should be less allergetic than latex based paints.
Are oil paints safe to use near newborn babies?
No is the basic answer. There are many airborne chemicals that act on the nervous system. If normal oil paints can make an adult sick with out ventilation what do you think it will do to a baby!!
Does it cost more to paint using oil based paint vs latex paint?
It costs a lot more to use oil paints rather than latex paints. There are a couple of reasons for this. First, the ingredients that make up oil paint are much more expensive than ingredients for latex paint. Second, due to companies having more earth friendly restrictions, oil based paints have gone up in price and are harder to find now (oil based paints are less earth friendly than latex paints)
What is an oil in paint called?
Oil paints are slow drying paints made from suspending pigments in oil.
Where do you get oil paints?
Oil paints can be found at general retailers such as Michael's or JoAnn Fabrics. You can also find them at your local art store and many places online. There are also oil-based paints that you can buy at Home Depot or Lowe's for more home uses, rather than art projects.
Why does watercolor paint dry faster than acrylic paint?
No, oil paints will always dry slower than water based paints.
What is based oil?
paints based on oil
What did Juan Gris use to make his art?
Oil painting and collage.
Can cement paints be used as a base for oil paints?
No, that is not their intended use.
