Learn the differences between oil-based paint and water-based paint to make an informed choice for your next home project.

However, they don’t adhere well to glossy surfaces. When covering an old layer of oil-based paint, always use a bonding primer first. Then apply at least two coats of the water-based paint.

"The lead formate gives us valuable new clues about the possible use of lead-based oil paint by Rembrandt and the potential impact of oil-based varnishes from past conservation treatments ...