Choose the right paint for your project.

Acrylic Paint

Acrylic paint is a fast-drying water-based paint made with an acrylic polymer binder.

Oil Paint

Oil paint combines pigment with drying oil and cures more slowly than water-based paint.

Latex Paint

Latex paint is a water-based architectural coating commonly used on walls and other building surfaces.

Spray Paint

Spray paint is an aerosol coating that applies color and finish as a fine mist.

High-Heat Paint

High-heat paint is formulated for metal surfaces that reach temperatures ordinary paint cannot tolerate.

Intumescent Paint

Intumescent paint expands under high heat to form an insulating char layer as part of a specified passive fire-protection system.

Conductive Paint

Conductive paint uses electrically conductive pigments to create functional coatings for shielding, grounding, and other electrical applications.

Paint Markers

Paint markers apply opaque pigmented color through a marker tip, with water-based and oil-based formulas for different surfaces.

Watercolor Paint

Watercolor is a transparent water-based paint traditionally used on absorbent paper.

Enamel Paint

Enamel paint is a broad category of durable coatings that form a hard washable finish.

Metallic Paint

Metallic paint contains reflective particles that create a metal-like shimmer or sheen on properly prepared surfaces.

Hammered Paint

Hammered paint creates a dimpled hand-hammered appearance on metal and other approved multi-surface projects.

Reflective Paint

Reflective paint returns direct light toward the viewer to improve nighttime visibility on approved surfaces.

Iridescent Paint

Iridescent paint uses reflective pearlescent particles to create luminous effects that change with light and viewing angle.

Chalk Paint

Chalk paint is a decorative coating known for its soft ultra-matte finish.

Chalkboard Paint

Chalkboard paint is a functional coating that creates a writable, erasable surface for chalk after proper curing.

Dry-Erase Paint

Dry-erase paint creates a smooth hard indoor surface that can be written on with dry-erase markers and wiped clean after curing.

Epoxy Paint

Epoxy paint usually combines resin and hardener to form a tough protective coating.

Anti-Slip Paint

Anti-slip paint is a textured floor coating formulated to improve traction on approved wood and concrete walking surfaces.

Antifouling Paint

Antifouling paint is an underwater marine coating formulated to deter barnacles, weeds, slime, and other hull fouling.

Gouache Paint

Gouache is an opaque water-based paint that dries to a flat matte finish.

Acrylic Gouache

Acrylic gouache combines opaque matte color with a permanent water-resistant acrylic film after drying.

Fabric Paint

Fabric paint is formulated to bond to textiles while remaining more flexible than ordinary paint.

Leather Paint

Leather paint is a flexible specialty coating formulated to bond to leather and similar materials without cracking as easily when they move.

Vinyl Paint

Vinyl paint is a flexible specialty coating used to recolor or restore vinyl and other approved flexible surfaces.

Glass Paint

Glass paint is formulated to adhere to smooth glass and similar glazed surfaces with product-specific curing requirements.

Ceramic Paint

Ceramic paint is formulated for fired ceramic surfaces such as porcelain and earthenware, often with special curing requirements.

Tempera Paint

Modern tempera is a quick-drying water-based paint used for school art and crafts.

Traditional Tempera

Traditional tempera is an artist paint made with an emulsion binder and commonly used on rigid prepared supports.

Egg Tempera

Egg tempera is a traditional fast-drying paint made with pigment, egg yolk, and water for rigid prepared panels.

Casein Paint

Casein paint is a fast-drying water-based artist paint that uses milk protein as its binder and works best on rigid porous supports.

Encaustic Paint

Encaustic paint suspends pigment in a wax-based medium that is melted for application and fused with heat.

Lacquer Paint

Lacquer paint is a fast-drying coating that forms a smooth hard finish on approved surfaces.

Polyurethane Paint

Polyurethane paint is a durable resin-based coating made to resist wear and exposure.

Masonry Paint

Masonry paint is formulated for porous mineral surfaces such as brick and concrete.

Elastomeric Paint

Elastomeric paint is a flexible high-build exterior coating for compatible vertical stucco and masonry surfaces.

Textured Paint

Textured paint creates a visibly textured decorative finish on properly prepared building surfaces.

Emulsion Paint

Emulsion paint is a water-based wall coating commonly used on plaster and drywall.

Alkyd Paint

Alkyd paint uses synthetic resin to create a smooth durable finish similar to traditional oil paint.

Milk Paint

Milk paint is a water-mixed coating traditionally made with milk protein and mineral pigments.

Limewash Paint

Limewash paint is a breathable mineral finish made with slaked lime for porous masonry and plaster.

Distemper Paint

Distemper paint is a traditional water-based interior coating valued for its very matte, breathable finish on compatible porous surfaces.

Glow-in-the-Dark Paint

Glow-in-the-dark paint stores light energy and releases it gradually after the lights go out.

Fluorescent Paint

Fluorescent paint uses vivid pigments that appear especially bright under strong or ultraviolet light without storing an afterglow.

Water-Mixable Oil Paint

Water-mixable oil paint is genuine oil paint modified to mix and clean up with water.

Silicate Paint

Silicate paint uses a mineral binder that chemically bonds with compatible masonry surfaces.

Wood

Wood is a porous natural material whose grain and previous finish affect paint absorption.

Drywall

Drywall is a paper-faced gypsum panel normally sealed with primer before finish paint.

Wallpaper

Wallpaper is a wallcovering that can sometimes be painted when it is sound, firmly bonded, and properly sealed or primed.

Metal

Metal is a nonporous surface that often needs cleaning and primer for reliable paint adhesion.

Steel

Steel is a ferrous metal that can rust and needs corrosion removal plus a compatible coating system.

Cast Iron

Cast iron is a textured ferrous metal that needs rust removal and a coating suited to its exposure and temperature.

Chrome

Chrome is a smooth plated metal surface that needs a compatible adhesion system before painting.

Plastic

Plastic includes many synthetic materials with widely different surface properties and paint compatibility.

Plexiglass

Plexiglass is rigid acrylic plastic sheet that needs acrylic-safe cleaning and compatible paint or primer.

Resin

Resin is a hard synthetic casting surface that often needs cleaning and adhesion preparation before painting.

Concrete

Concrete is a porous cement-based surface that must be dry and sound before painting.

Brick

Brick is a porous fired-clay masonry surface that can hold moisture beneath a coating.

Glass

Glass is a smooth nonporous surface that requires compatible paint and careful curing.

Fabric

Fabric is a flexible woven or knitted material that needs paint able to move with its fibers.

Cotton

Cotton is an absorbent natural fiber whose weave, finish, and washing requirements affect how paint behaves.

Silk

Silk is a lightweight natural fiber whose smooth surface, luster, and hand favor thin flexible color systems.

Canvas

Canvas is a woven painting support usually primed before acrylic or oil paint is applied.

Tile

Tile is a hard surface that may be porous or glazed and difficult for paint to grip.

Ceramic

Ceramic is a fired clay material that may remain porous or receive a smooth glaze.

Paper

Paper is an absorbent art surface whose weight and sizing affect how paint behaves.

Cardboard

Cardboard is an absorbent paper-based sheet material that can soften or warp when heavily wetted.

Foam Board

Foam board is a lightweight faced panel whose surface and exposed foam core can respond differently to paint.

EVA Foam

EVA foam is a flexible craft and cosplay material that works best with paint systems able to move with it.

Plywood

Plywood is layered wood veneer with porous faces and exposed edges that need protection.

Wood Veneer

Wood veneer is a thin real-wood face that needs gentle preparation to avoid sanding through to the core.

MDF

MDF is a smooth engineered wood panel with highly absorbent faces and cut edges.

Laminate

Laminate is a hard low-porosity surface that gives ordinary paint little natural grip.

Melamine

Melamine is a hard resin surface used on cabinets and furniture that needs a compatible bonding system.

Leather

Leather is a flexible natural material that needs coatings designed to bend without cracking.

Vinyl

Vinyl is a synthetic plastic that can be rigid or flexible and needs compatible coatings.

Rubber

Rubber is a flexible elastomer whose plasticizers and movement make paint adhesion difficult.

Plaster

Plaster is a porous wall finish that must cure and dry fully before painting.

Stucco

Stucco is a textured mineral wall finish that remains porous and moves moisture vapor.

Stone

Stone is a mineral surface whose porosity and moisture behavior vary by material.

Marble

Marble is a calcareous natural stone whose polish, sealers, and sensitivity to acids affect coating preparation.

Granite

Granite is a hard low-absorption natural stone that is often polished or sealed before use.

Slate

Slate is a layered natural stone whose texture, sealers, moisture exposure, and intended use affect coating adhesion.

Aluminum

Aluminum is a lightweight metal that forms an oxide layer affecting paint adhesion.

Stainless Steel

Stainless steel has a smooth corrosion-resistant surface that can be difficult for paint to grip.

Galvanized Steel

Galvanized steel has a protective zinc coating that requires compatible preparation and paint.

PVC

PVC is a smooth plastic whose additives and surface finish make paint compatibility product-specific.

Fiberglass

Fiberglass is a reinforced composite with a smooth resin surface that requires careful preparation.

Copper

Copper is a smooth nonferrous metal that develops oxide and patina affecting paint adhesion.

Brass

Brass is a copper-zinc alloy whose smooth surface and tarnish require careful paint preparation.

Porcelain

Porcelain is a dense low-porosity ceramic whose glazed surface gives ordinary paint little natural grip.

Terra Cotta

Terra cotta is a porous low-fired clay material that readily absorbs water and paint.

Clay

Clay is a broad surface category whose paint compatibility depends on how the material is dried, cured, fired, or glazed.

Air-Dry Clay

Air-dry clay hardens without firing and should dry completely before it is painted or sealed.

Polymer Clay

Polymer clay is an oven-cured modeling material that works well with compatible water-based acrylic paint after curing.

Denim

Denim is a durable cotton twill that flexes and moves when worn or washed.

Linen

Linen is a strong woven fabric commonly prepared as a support for acrylic and oil painting.

Painting Board

Painting board is a rigid artist support prepared with a ground layer suited to the selected medium.

Particleboard

Particleboard is an engineered wood panel whose raw faces and edges are porous and moisture-sensitive.

OSB

OSB is an engineered wood panel with a textured strand surface that benefits from sealing and primer.

Wicker

Wicker is a woven construction made from either natural or synthetic material.

Cinder Block

Cinder block is a highly porous masonry unit that absorbs paint and moisture readily.

Cement Board

Cement board is a rigid cement-based panel that may be paintable when its manufacturer permits it.

Styrofoam

Styrofoam is a lightweight polystyrene foam that can be damaged by solvent-based coatings.

Paint Basics

Paint basics explain how coatings work and what affects their selection and performance.

Paint Removal

Paint removal is the process of lifting old coatings without damaging the material underneath.

House Paint

House paint is formulated to decorate and protect interior or exterior building surfaces.

Interior & Exterior Paint

Interior and exterior paints are formulated for different levels of weather exposure and wear.

Painting Tools

Painting tools are used to prepare surfaces and apply paint with greater control.

Automotive Paint

Automotive paint is a layered coating system that protects vehicles while providing color and gloss.

Hobby Paint

Hobby paint is made for crafts and other small creative projects.