Acrylic latex paint has fewer fumes than oil-based paint.
Both interior and exterior house paint is available in latex- and oil-based versions. Acrylic paint is simply one form of latex paint. Acrylic latex paints have several advantages over oil-based paints, specifically they resist fading longer and adhere to metal and vinyl surfaces such as exterior siding. The most important step in applying acrylic latex paint is matching it up with the correct type of primer.
Instructions
1. Place painter's tape on all surfaces where you do not want to apply paint. Press down firmly on the tape to ensure a tightly seal with the wall. Open a plastic drop cloth to cover the floor.
2. Open a can of latex primer and insert a 2 1/2-inch angled paint brush into it by 1 inch. Use the brush to paint a thin strip of primer all the way around the edges of the surface you are painting.
3. Pour the remainder of the latex primer into a paint tray. Dampen a paint roller with water and use it to apply the primer in a thin, even coat to the entire surface using a paint roller. If the surface is tall, such as the wall of a room, screw an extension handle onto the roller.
4. Allow the latex primer to dry for at least 24 hours.
5. Open a can of the desired acrylic latex paint color and use a clean 2 1/2-inch angled paint brush to apply a thin strip of paint around the edges of the surface just as you did with the primer.
6. Pour 1/4 of the can of acrylic latex paint into a clean paint tray and moisten a paint roller with water. Use the paint roller to spread the paint over the surface in long, smooth strokes.
7. Allow the paint to dry for another 24 hours. Carefully pull off all of the painter's tape.
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