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How to Choose Between Oil-Based & Water-Based Paints

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Latex paint is water based, and alkyd paint is oil based. Latex paint dries much faster than oil-based paint and it comes in a range of finishes, from flat to glossy. Alkyd (oil-based) paint is often used in high-end kitchen renovations.

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