Latex vs Acrylic Paint!

LATEX PAINT

Latex paints are water-based while acrylics contain chemicals. This gives latex paint the advantage of being able to wash off very easily from surfaces and your paintbrushes.

What Is Latex Paint?

Latex is commonly used for covering larger areas as it is sold in bigger quantities than acrylics usually are. Another advantage latex paints is that they generally do not have an odor.

Latex Paint Uses

Aside from the low odor and low toxicity, latex paints are wonderful indoor paint options as they tend to maintain their colors over time and resists chalking. 

Latex Paint Benefits

ACRYLIC PAINT

As we mentioned above, acrylic paints are made with chemicals and acrylic resins. These resins are what give them their texture and vibrancy. 

What Is Acrylic Paint?

These paints can be used on paper, wood, canvas, plaster, ceramics, and more! Making them an ideal medium for DIY jobs around the home or upcycling furniture.

Acrylic Paint Uses

Acrylics are very easy to use and apply, they flow onto the surface and provide a rich color palette to work with. 

Acrylic Paint Benefits

ACRYLIC LATEX PAINT

An acrylic resin is added to this latex paint to give it the best possible adhesion and durability qualities. Other paints do not offer this quality, and this is why they tend to peel and crack on outdoor surfaces.

Acrylic Latex Paint

As we have seen this range of paints is the best of both worlds. They are also environmentally friendly being free of chemical solvents, unlike normal latex paints.

Benefits

Always prep your surface. This can be done by first wiping down your wall with a damp cloth to remove any marks or dirt.

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