Latex/Oil Paint Controversy!

Latex/Oil Paint Controversy!
Advantages & Disadvantages of each:


LATEX ADVANTAGES

Better fade resistance

More chalk-resistant

Breathes; less blistering

Retains flexibility longer

Tolerant on surfaces such as masonry

Will not yellow

Resists mildew better

Clean-up w/water

Good on galvanized metal


LATEX DISADVANTAGES

Shrinks more when drying, creating more surface stress

More temperature sensitive

Less adhesion to chalk/dirty surfaces

Can stain with water-soluble contaminants

Softer, normally not used in high traffic areas


OIL ADVANTAGES

Less shrinkage

Low temps have less affect

More durable in high traffic areas

Seals stains better

Holds rust better on steel

Better adhesion on chalk/dirty surfaces


OIL DISADVANTAGES

Turns brittle w/age

Slower dry than latex

Colors fade faster

Chalks faster than latex

Tight film blisters faster (won’t breathe)

Yellows w/age

Peels on galvanized metal