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Choosing the right type of paint formula for your exterior can feel overwhelming with all the choices available on the shelf. While traditional oil-based paints were once the standard for old New England properties, modern coating technology has made 100% Acrylic Latex paint the superior choice for home protection.
Oil-based paint dries to an extremely hard, rigid finish. While this hardness is excellent for interior floors or heavy machinery, it is a liability on the outside of a house. Wood is constantly moving; it swells when the weather is humid and shrinks when the air turns cold and dry. Because oil paint cannot move, it cracks and splits as the wood expands.
Premium 100% acrylic latex paint behaves like a flexible protective shield. It contains advanced polymers that allow the dry paint layer to stretch and contract along with your siding during temperature swings.
Why acrylic latex is ideal for modern exteriors:
- Unmatched Flexibility: Prevents the paint film from snapping, bubbling, or peeling when the sun heats up your siding.
- Resists Fading: Acrylic resins lock in color molecules, keeping your house looking freshly painted for years longer than oil options.
- Breathable Film: Allows small amounts of moisture vapor from inside your home to pass through cleanly, preventing water from getting trapped behind the paint and rotting the wood.
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