alkyd paint

But apply alkyd paint only to surfaces that are completely dry.

Industry executives say the latex option is likely to hold down any cost increases for alkyd paints.

When choosing any latex or alkyd paint, the suggested retail price can indicate quality.

Liquin is a quick-drying medium for oil and alkyd paint.

Newer alkyd paint also has less odor and is less of a fire hazard.

Latex paint will not adhere well to a surface with so many layers of alkyd paint.

Extra brushing when applying alkyd paint helps achieve a smooth surface, but avoid that with latex.

High-quality latex paint continues to be a better choice than alkyd paint for painting house exteriors.

Alkyd paint, on the other hand, contains chemicals that emit volatile compounds, heretofore in large amounts.

Conventional alkyd paint has traditionally been admired for its hardness, sheen and smooth application on rough surfaces.

Alkyd paint dries more slowly, which is sometimes an advantage, but thinning and cleanup require paint thinner.

It is used to improve the flow of oil and alkyd paint, for subtle blending, smooth brushwork and fine detail.

However, keep in mind that with latex paints, cleaning and preparing the old surface is even more important than with most alkyd paints.

Other effective vapor barriers are vinyl wallpaper, fiberglass wall veneer and, alkyd paint if it is applied in at least two coats.

Use oil-based primer-sealer beneath alkyd paint and for severely chalked surfaces that cannot be thoroughly cleaned.

Many states, including New York, New Jersey and California, now strictly limit the sale of alkyd paint.

The best results with latex and alkyd paint depend on proper surface preparation, and that may require applying primer and sealer.

Cleanup after applying latex paint is done with soap and water; alkyd paint requires mineral spirits or turpentine, themselves potentially harmful chemicals.

Natural-bristle brushes become floppy when water soaked, but are unaffected by the solvents that are the counterpart of water in alkyd paint.

Oil-based alkyd paints have high levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that become air pollutants as the paint dries.

These considerations aside, some decorators say that alkyd paints have a nicer finish than latex paints and hold up better on baseboards and chair rails.

If cutting open blisters in oil-base or alkyd paint reveals wet paint, chances are it was applied in direct sunlight or when the temperature was greater than 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

According to recent analysis performed by the Forensic Laboratory in Rijswijk in the Netherlands, Goldreyer restored the canvas and then simply painted over the surface, in some areas using up to six layers of alkyd paint, more usually applied to furniture and floors.

The newer alkyds are generally a better choice than latex on heavily chalked surfaces that do not respond to cleaning, on surfaces to which three or more coats of alkyd paint already adhere and when temperatures are below 60 degrees or above 85, the optimum conditions for applying latex.

Choose alkyd only if the surface to be painted is heavily chalked and washing does little to stop that, if three or more coats of alkyd paint already adhere or if you plan to paint when temperatures are below 60 degrees or above 85, the the optimum limits for applying latex.