Acrylic paint- is water based synthetic resin paint. The more acrylic the paint contains, the better the quality. Acrylic is extremely durable, odorless, easily applied, quick drying and washable. Some acrylic paints resemble baked-on-enamel and are impervious to damage. Straight acrylic paints are not commonly used on interior finishes.
Latex paint-is a type of acrylic and mostly used in interior finishes. It is water based paint, so cleanup is easy during application. Latex leaves no overlap marks, dries quickly, and the characteristic odor soon fades. Latex however shows brush marks. A difference between indoor and outdoor latex is that outdoor latex breathes, thus allowing moisture to escape, which eliminates blistering. They are recommended for plaster, gypsum board, masonry, wood siding, acoustical tile and occasional metal.
Alkyd paint- It has virtually replaced oil paint. It is resin enamel that is fast drying, resists yellowing, and cleans better than latex. Depending on the color, one coat is generally sufficient. Alkyd paints must be thinned with solvent. They are recommended for moldings, woodworks, trim and anywhere moisture, fingerprints and scuff marks maybe a problem. They are probably the best choice for painting metal. Some disadvantages of alkyd paint include:
It is more expensive than latex paint
Odor intensive when drying and gives off VOC's (volatile organic compounds)
Requires chemical solvent clean up using mineral spirits (paint thinner)
Some local municipalities restrict the use of this paint because of the hazardous materials it creates in the waste stream.
Enamel paint-It is a special type of paint similar to oil paint and is made with varnish or lacquer. Its finish is exceptionally hard and durable.
Epoxy paint- There are two types of epoxy paint. The first type is ready mixed in a single can. The second type is a two stage finish or catalyzed epoxy, which puts a tile like coating on almost any surface. Once it hardens, this coating can be scratched, struck, or marked with crayon or something and still be washed to a high gloss. They can be used on surfaces such as basement walls, shower stalls and swimming pools
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