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It depends on where you live. States in the Mid-Atlantic region, including Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, DC, New York, and a small portion of Virgina, along with California, Ohio and Illinois don't allow the sale of oil based paints. Other than that, most states allow the use of oil based house paints. Check your local regulations to be sure that oil based paints are in your area.
Paint companies are working on improving water based alternatives to take the place of oil based paints. In fact, Acrylic latex paints have outperformed their oil based counterparts in exterior applications for years.
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What type of sheen on outdoor house paint?
Exteriors typically call for flat or satin and semi-gloss on trim.
Should I use glossy or flat paint for house exteriors?
Many would say that a semi-gloss, flat or satin finish would be best for a houses exterior. The semi-gloss is suppose to be the easiest to clean later on. The flat or satin finish paints, do not have reflective shine when dry.
How many Gallons of paint needed to paint the U.S White House?
I work for Sherwin Williams paints and from what I understand it is our paints that paint The White House. The paint is a special mix. Everyone who comes in contact with the paint has to go through a background check.
Does Michaels carry oil based paints?
Yes, but not the kind or quantities to paint your house with. They have artists types of paint.
What Is The Consistency Of Paint?
Different paints are mixed at different consistencies depending on how they are expected to be applied. Automotive paints are fairly thin since they are meant to be sprayed, while normal house paints are thicker so that they can easily be brushed or rolled. Usually, the data sheet for the individual paint will show the viscosity in Krebs units.
