What latex paint means
Latex paint is water based paint with acrylic or vinyl binders. It dries fast, cleans up with water and stays flexible.
Also called acrylic paint, water-based paint.
Where it matters on a painting job
Latex over old oil paint peels unless the surface is primed with a bonding primer. A quick alcohol rub test tells you which you have before you quote the prep.
What it costs
The interior painting cost guide has the typical job at $1,600 and the usual range at $980 to $2,200. The guide shows its sources and what moves the price. The paint calculator prices a job line by line.
Work it out
- Free calculator: Paint calculator
- Cost guide: Interior painting cost
- Tools, templates and guides: Free painting resources