Published on 07/25/2026 — By Jackson Neal
Interior paint types break down along two axes: the base (latex or oil-based) and the sheen (flat through gloss). Picking the right combination for each room matters more than either choice alone. Latex is the default for interior walls today, oil-based has narrowed down mostly to trim and cabinetry work, and the sheen ladder runs […]
Published on 07/22/2026 — By Jackson Neal
There are five real types of exterior paint: 100% acrylic latex, oil-based alkyd, waterborne alkyd hybrid, elastomeric coating, and masonry paint. Acrylic latex is the right call for wood and fiber-cement siding and most trim. Oil-based alkyd has shrunk to a narrow niche: raw cedar, chalky old paint, and a few metal surfaces. Waterborne alkyd […]
