Durability of water- and solvent-based paint

Question

How do water-based and solvent-based paints compare when it comes to durability?

Jamie · Accepted Answer

Personally I hate water based paints for woodwork, the finish is never as good and can chip alot easier plus it needs more coats to make a nice solid coat, I would use Solvent based myself it lasts longer and less coats to get it looking solid.

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Mihai · Answer

While not as durable as oil, water-based paints have drastically improved. Higher quality 100% acrylic paints can last ten years or longer for exterior painting projects. Crack and yellow-resistant. Water-based paints do not yellow or crack like oil-based options since there is more flexibility in the paint.

Brian · Answer

Oil based paints are a lot more durable than water based paints

George · Answer

Solvent based paints are always thr stronger choice but it depends on what your painting and weather conditions ect .for example if your using it outside in cold weather then it won't dry as fast as it should and dirt will stick to it so water based in circumstances like that would be better but for  durability in general oil based paint is the best choice

Darren · Answer

Solvent-based paints has a tougher finish than water-based paints, making them easier to clean; however, they become brittle on aging. Water-based paints have faster drying times, excellent adhesion, no need for additives,

Steven · Answer

If you after longer lasting gloss I would reconmend solvent based paint

Chris · Answer

I find water based paint is better it's quick drying  and easy to clean

Stephen · Answer

Most water base paints have been tested for durability for a few years know, & as long as you do stick to the manufacture recommendations the paint will last as long as Oil paint's

Stephen · Answer

Solvent paint every time.water based paint is not as durable and wont last as long

Steven · Answer

Water base paints are not durable and hard wearing as solvent based paints are more likely to last longer

Steven · Answer

Water based paints don't take the wear and tear that oil based paints will

Durability of water- and solvent-based paint

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