Acrylic paint

Acrylic paint

Of or pertaining to a type of fast drying paint that has pigment suspended in acrylic polymer emulsion. Depending on how much water dilution, acrylic painting can resemble watercolor, oil painting, or possess its own unique characteristics.

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latex paint

; Acrylic paint

Water-thinned paint made with synthetic binders such as polyvinyl acetate or acrylic resins. In contrast to oil-based paint, latex paint dries fast, flows smoothly, and cleans up easily with water. ...

leveling

; Acrylic paint

The ability of a coating to form a smooth film without brush marks appearing. Higher quality latex paint has superior leveling ability.

metamerism

; Acrylic paint

A phenomenon exhibited by a pair of colors which match under one or more sets of conditions, be they real or calculated. Metamerism should not be confused with "flair" or color constancy, terms which ...

chalking

; Acrylic paint

Formation of a friable powder on the surface of a paint film caused by the disintegration of the binding medium due to disruptive factors during weathering. The chalking of a paint film can be ...