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Latex: A water-thinned paint, such as a polyvinyl acetate, styrene butadiene or acrylic.

Latex Paint: Water-based paint made with a latex binder.

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Paint: The area inside the free-throw lane.

Polyvinyl Acetate: A synthetic resin largely used as a vehicle for many latex paints. Often referred to as PVA.

Masking Fluid: A latex gum product that is used to cover a surface you wish to protect from receiving paint. Miskit by Grumbacher and Art masking fluid by Winsor & Newton are two such products. Also referr . . . View Full Definition

Emulsion Paint: Paint in which particles are suspended in water or oil with the aid of an emulsifier as in latex paint.

Water Based Paint: Any paint made with acrylic, vinyl or latex resins, and thinned with water. It dries more quickly than oil-based paint, has a relatively low odor and cleans up easily.