There’s a lot of decisions to be made before undertaking any home painting project. You’ve go to decide on a color scheme, choose the right brushes, pads or rollers. Last but not least is the choice of the type of paint you’re going to use. You do know there are several different types of paint and paint finishes? So what type of paint should you buy?

First, you’ll want to consider where the paint itself will be used. This can make a big difference in the type of paint you buy. There are interior and exterior paints for starters. Most people today will shop for acrylic latex based paints for interior paint jobs simple because they are more durable, easier to clean and less smelly than oil based paints. In fact, unless you are repainting an exterior wall that already has been painted with oil based paint, latex paint should meet your needs for the vast majority of outdoor projects too.

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