Choosing Oil-Based Stain or Acrylic to Paint Your House in Tulsa

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Christopher Parks

Should I use Stain or Latex/Acrylic When I Paint My House?

Welcome to the TulsaHousePainter.com’s, Answers to Frequently Asked Questions. A question that people who need their house painted often ask is, “Should I use Stain or Acrylic Latex When I Paint My House?” I’m going to give you the answer to that question. Oil-Based Stain It can be very tempting to use an oil-based stain on the exterior of your house for a variety of reasons. Stain is ideal if you want to show off the wood grain, but this is not usually the case for house siding. People generally believe it is easier to apply stain with a spray gun to the exterior of their house and that stain makes wood siding more water resistant. While this may be true, stain has some drawbacks that make it less advantageous compared to acrylic latex paint. You will generally notice that oil-based stain will start to fade about two to three years after you apply it to the exterior of your house. It is easy to do touch up, if the area is readily accessible, but on smooth siding the new stain may not blend seamlessly with the older stain. Stained wood will become harder and brittle over time and may affect how well new stain adheres when it is time to re-paint your house. And if you decide to switch to latex in the future, you will have to take additional steps to ensure you get good adhesion. Acrylic Latex Paint Acrylic Latex is the best choice for the exterior of almost all home exteriors. The science and manufacturing methods of producing acrylic paint have advanced and it is easy to get great results and long lasting protection for your exterior siding. Acrylic paint dries fast, does not yellow and is more fade resistant, resists mildew better than oil-stains, easily covers imperfections and stains in the siding, and does not have to be primed the next time you have to paint your house. Today’s acrylic paints dry to form what is almost like a vinyl covering over your siding, which provides excellent weather protection. The Best Choice When you consider the pros and cons of acrylic latex paint vs. oil-based stains for your home’s exterior, we think latex paint provides the most benefit now and for the long run. Well, I hope this was helpful. If you want our FREE guide on “How to Choose the Best House Painter in Tulsa” go to our website at TulsaHousePainter.com and get our Free Buyer’s Guide.

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