| Sl. No. | Oil-Based Paints | Water-Based Paints |
| 1. | Oil based paints consist of pigment and resin in a solvent. | Water based paints consist of pigment and binder with water used as a carrier. |
| 2. | Oil based paints are more durable and resistant to low temperatures. | Water based paints are difficult to use when weather temperature falls below 50 degree fahrenheit |
| 3. | Oil based paint provides high glossy finishes. | Water based paints do not provide shiny finish, it requires multiple coats for achieving shiny finishes. |
| 4. | Oil based paints take almost 6-8 hours to dry. | Water based paints take almost 4-6 hours to dry. |
| 5. | Turns yellow over time. | Resists colour fading. |
| 6. | Contains high volatile organic compound levels that may contribute to air pollution. | Contains high volatile organic compound levels that may contribute to air pollution. Water based paint contains low volatile compounds, due to which it has less odor and is eco friendly. |
| 7. | Requires mineral spirits/turpentine/thinner for cleaning. | Requires mild detergent and water for cleaning. |
| 8. | Wet based paints perform well on exterior walls as they are resistant to UV rays, which enables them to retain the level of brightness and colour for a longer period of time. | Oil based paint does not perform well in outdoor conditions as it breaks down in UV light and develops a chalky surface. |
| 9. | Can be used directly on wooden surfaces without using primers. | Applying a water-based paint to an unprimed wood surface may expose the wood grain. |
| 10. | Non resistant to alkalis in masonry and zinc-rich metals. | resistant to alkalis in masonry and zinc-rich metals. |
| 11. | OiI based paint products are used for interior walls. | Used Both for interior and exterior walls. |
| Sl. No. | Oil-Based Paints | Water-Based Paints |
| 1. | Oil based paint products contain volatile organic compounds | Water based paint products contain volatile organic compounds. |
| 2. | Can be used for painting walls, woods and metal surfaces. | Can be used for painting walls, woods and metal surfaces. |
| 3. | Painted surfaces with oil based paints are washable. | Painted surfaces with water based paints are washable. |
| 4. | Available in gloss and semi gloss finishes. | Available in gloss and semi gloss finishes. |
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