Water-based acrylic paints were subsequently sold as latex house paints, as latex is the technical term for a suspension of polymer microparticles in water. Interior latex house paints tend to be a combination of binder (sometimes acrylic, vinyl, pva, and others), filler, pigment, and water. read more
Latex paint is easier to work with and dries more quickly, but it isn't quite as durable as oil-based paint. Latex is good for general painting projects such as walls and ceilings. Paint comes in a number of different finishes, from flat to high gloss. read more
Acrylic latex paint, often advertised as 100% acrylic latex, is one of a number of water-based paints, and it is generally considered the highest-quality latex paint. Other resins used in this paint include styrene, epoxy, and polyvinyl acetate. Of the paints available, vinyl acrylic latex is the most popular. read more
All water based paints today are referred to as "latex", even though there is absolutely no latex rubber in the formula. Latex has become a generic label. The stain, water resistance and covering capabilities are achieved by using acrylic resins or vinyl . read more