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LATEX
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| ADVANTAGES |
DISADVANTAGES |
| Fast dry. |
Shrinks more when drying, creating more surface stress. |
| Better fade resistance. |
More temperature sensitive. |
| More chalk-resistant. |
Less adhesion to chalk and dirt. |
| Breathes; less blistering. |
Can stain with water-soluable contamination. |
| Retains flexibility longer. |
Softer, normally not used in high traffic areas. |
| Tolerant on alkaline surfaces like masonry. |
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| Will not yellow. |
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| Resists mildew better. |
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| Clean-up with water. |
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| Good on galvanized metal. |
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OIL
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| ADVANTAGES |
DISADVANTAGES |
| Less shrinkage. |
Turns brittle with age. |
| Low temperatures have less affect. |
Slower dry than latex. |
| More durable in high traffic areas. |
Colors fade faster. |
| Seals stains better. |
Chalks faster than latex. |
| Holds rust better on steel. |
Tight film blisters faster (won't breathe). |
| Better adhesion on dirty or chalky surfaces. |
Yellows with age. |
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Peels on galvanized metal. |
