What kind of paint do I use for exterior house trim?
Selecting an exterior trim paint for your home is slightly different to selecting paint for inside your home. The paint must be capable of handling harsher conditions on your window and door trims, shutters and other features.TypesLatex paint may be familiar to those who have painted inside their home, and exterior versions will be labeled. House Painting Info notes it is the most popular option. The website adds that professional painters use alkyd or solvent-based paint on outdoor trim. Both of these types come in gloss, semi-gloss, satin and flat finishes.BenefitsAlkyd paint will offer an almost factory finish, which is why professionals often opt for it. For the do-it-yourselfer, latex will be easier and more familiar. Choosing a finish is personal preference, but dinged surfaces are better hidden by flat finish. Gloss finish will highlight pre-existing imperfections but cleans easily. Semi-gloss and satin offer options between these two.ConsiderationsExterior latex paint has more
