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What is an acrylic paint and how does is differ from an alkyd?

April 26, 2017acrylic alkyd differ paint

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What is an acrylic paint and how does is differ from an alkyd?

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An acrylic paint is a superior type of latex paint made with an acrylic resin and is generally water-thinned. An alkyd paint is a solvent-thinned paint made with an alkyd resin. In exterior finishes, the acrylic paints have better flexibility and color retention (or fade resistance.