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It sounds like a simple enough task, at first – painting the house. Of course, then you get to the hardware store and discover that there isn’t just one can labeled “house paint,” but rather a plethora of cans, sporting titles that claim they are latex or alkyd, and more color names than one of those huge boxes of crayons we coveted as children. Just what is bisque, anyhow, and is that the shade you want? Read on, as we take a look at the different kinds of exterior house paint and offer you a no-nonsense guide to painting your home. To begin with, you have to understand that paint is designed to provide you with beautiful color and gloss retention, and that it is formulated to provide mildew resistance and the flexibility to withstand both expansion and retraction due to the weather outside. Exterior paints also fall under one of two categories: latex (water-based) or alkyd (oil), each having separate, unique characteristics. The type of paint that you will want to use will be dependant on the kind of surface that you wish to paint and the finish that you want for your home. Types of paint Latex – […]Read more »