Oil-based paint must be cleaned up with solvents such as turpentine, mineral spirits, and paint thinner. Not only does this require you to buy additional products for cleaning, ...

Oil-based paint is less common than water-based paint, but it does offer some perks. It is a more durable paint, and it can provide a smoother finish by not showing brush or roller marks.

Oil-based paint is a beautiful, thick paint that spreads easily on just about any surface. But it’s more likely to contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) ...

Kane County offers programs to recycle unused latex house paint, water-based acrylic paints and oil-based paints, stains and similar products so they don’t end up in the landfill. Three ...

For water-based paint, Bob Vila recommends scrubbing with a solution of 2 cups water with several drops of dish soap followed by a 3:1 rubbing alcohol and lemon juice solution applied with a ...