This choice is mostly
a matter of personal preference, but it may help to make
your choice based on the advantages each type of paint offers.
Quality interior water-based paints provide better long-term
flexibility and resistance to cracking and chipping. They
also tend to resist yellowing with age in areas protected
from sunlight. They emit less odour, clean up with water
and are not flammable.
Solvent-based paints offer superior
one-coat hiding and better adhesion to difficult surfaces
such as those not thoroughly cleaned. Solvent-based paints
allow for greater 'opentime' or length of time the paint
may be brushed before it sets; and superior resistance to
'blocking' or tackiness and abrasion, once cured.
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