The two main types of house paint are water-based paint, which is also called vinyl or latex paint, and oil-based paint. Modern acrylic latex paint is the best choice for exterior painting because of its durability, flexibility, and ease of use. This paint resists fading, peeling, and blistering more successfully than oil-based paints, and can expand and contract along with changing temperatures. It also dries faster, emits fewer volatile organic compounds , and is easier to clean. Summer is the...