What are the advantages of latex paints?
• They have a less objectionable odor, which makes them good for repaints and painting in occupied areas, where solvent odor is an issue. • They clean up with soap and water; there’s no need to work with hazardous and/or flammable solvents, and no used solvent to dispose of afterwards. • Latex paints dry faster, and can be recoated sooner; this makes them a good choice for painting in occupied areas, where someone might touch or brush up against the freshly painted surface. • Latex paint binders hold up better in sun-exposed areas, because they’re more resistant to UV (ultraviolet) radiation; alkyd and oil binders will absorb more of this radiation and break down more quickly. • Latex paint films are less prone to yellowing over time, especially with white, light off-white and pastel colors. • Latex paint films are more breathable; they allow small amounts of water vapor to pass through the film, so the chance of blistering is reduced. This is especially important when the surface bein
• They have a less objectionable odor, which makes them good for repaints and painting in occupied areas, where solvent odor is an issue. • They clean up with soap and water; there’s no need to work with hazardous and/or flammable solvents, and no used solvent to dispose of afterwards. • Latex paints dry faster, and can be recoated sooner; this makes them a good choice for painting in occupied areas, where someone might touch or brush up against the freshly painted surface. • Latex paint binders hold up better in sun-exposed areas, because they’re more resistant to UV (ultraviolet) radiation; alkyd and oil binders will absorb more of this radiation and break down more quickly. • Latex paint films are less prone to yellowing over time, especially with white, light off-white and pastel colors. • Latex paint films are more breathable; they allow small amounts of water vapor to pass through the film, so the chance of blistering is reduced.
