oil-based paint
Slow-drying wall finish
Oil-based paint uses oil—traditionally linseed oil—as its binding agent, distinguishing it from water-based latex paints.
It dries slowly but produces a hard, durable finish with a slight sheen.
Oil-based paints require mineral spirits or turpentine for cleanup and thinning.
Environmental regulations have restricted their use in favor of low-VOC alternatives, but painters still prize them for trim work and surfaces that need to withstand wear: The cabinets got three coats of oil-based paint.
- linseed oilPressed flax-derived drying medium
- brushBristled cleaning tool
- brush strokesMarks from painting tool
- mineral spiritsPetroleum-derived paint solvent
- pigmentColor-imparting material
solvent · yellowing · drying time · wood · primer · roller · alkyd · binder · flammability · oil painting · undercoat · enamel · metal · outdoor furniture · varnish · rust prevention · ventilation · turpentine
- house paintsatin, eggshell, semi-gloss, gloss, base coat
- paint disposalrecycling center
- paintingoil painting, watercolor, oils, oil paints, watercolors
- clown makeupred nose, white face, greasepaint, red lips
- waterproofingwater resistant, DWR, sealants, membranes, Scotchgard
oil-based paintlatex paint
Water-soluble wall coating
acrylic paint · watercolor · tempera · gouache · milk paint