Learn the differences between oil-based paint and water-based paint to make an informed choice for your next home project.

However, they don’t adhere well to glossy surfaces. When covering an old layer of oil-based paint, always use a bonding primer first. Then apply at least two coats of the water-based paint.

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Kane County offers programs to recycle unused latex house paint, water-based acrylic paints and oil-based paints, stains and similar products so they don’t end up in the landfill. Three ...

The earliest examples of artworks made with oil-based paint come from 7th-century Afghanistan, created by Buddhist artists. In 2008, researchers discovered the remnants of oil-painted murals on ...