Should I use latex or oil based paints in the improvement or repair of my Fort Lauderdale real estate home or condo?
Most paints today or made up of either latex based or oil based materials. The main differences between the two products, from a home improvement viewpoint, is cleanup, drying time, and cost. For do it yourself home improvement projects, we choose latex based paint almost 100% of the time due to the ability to clean them up with soap and water, they dry much faster than their oil based counterparts, and the costs are almost always cheaper. What type of finish should I use? There are three main finishes used for indoor painting today and each of them has their own strengths. Flat Finish The standard finish in wall paint is flat. When we say flat finish, we mean that there is very little to no sheen or light reflection when the paint is dried. Most walls throughout the house will have this finish on them. The advantage of the flat finish is that it is usually the least expensive of the other paint finishes. Eggshell or Satin Finish Eggshell or Satin finishes are also primarily used for w
