52 The Queens Courier • at home • AUGUST 18, 2016 for breaking news visit www.qns.com AT HOME Oil or Latex? By Tresa Erickson Your kitchen cabinets have seen better days, and while you would like to change them, you can’t afford to do so at this time. You’re going to paint them instead, and some friends have suggested you use oil paint, while others have suggested you use latex paint. You have worked with latex paint but not oil paint. What is the difference between the two? Oil-based paint offers many advantages. It goes on smoothly and covers a lot. It shrinks very little, making sanding between coats unnecessary. It dries slowly, giving you more time to work. It produces a shiny, hard coat that is tough to penetrate and holds up well in high-traffic areas. There are some drawbacks to using oil-based paint. It has a strong odor, making it difficult to work with for some people. Although hard, it will crack over time. It may also fade and yellow. Oilbased paint can be difficult to clean up. You must use solvents. It is also hazardous and must be disposed of properly. Latex also offers many advantages. It is widely available and is better for the environment altogether. It dries quickly and doesn’t yellow. It is also easy to clean up with soap and water. It does swell, however, making sanding between coats on wood essential. For walls, many experts recommend latex. For wood, metal and other surfaces, oil-based might be better. The choice is yours. Research the two options further, discuss the matter with the professionals and make your choice carefully. Metro Cabinet and Flooring COUNTERTOPS STARTING AT $45 PER SQ. FT. Including Installation $600 OFF FOR PURCHASES OF $5000 OR MORE Specializing in: • Kitchen Cabinetry • Floor Tiles • Hardwood Flooring • Granite and Quartz Countertops • Commercial & Residential Carpeting • FREE 3-D Design • FREE Estimate • FREE Measurement 100-07 Metropolitan Avenue, Forest Hills 718.544.2634 Fax: 718.263.2032 A m e r i c a n S t a i r B u i ld e r s C o r p. Since 1949 We Manufacture: Custom Stairs and Hand Rails Production Stairs and Hand Rails Circular Stairs and Railings Metal Stairs and Hand Rails Installation Upon Request Licensed and Insured 718-894-0488 6670 69th Street Middle Village, N.Y. 11379
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