Water-based acrylics and oil-based acrylics are two distinct types of acrylics. But do you know what distinguishes them?

Base

Water-based Acrylic: The base for water-based acrylics is water. It is an acrylic coating that utilizes water as its solvent.

Oil-based Acrylic: The base for oil-based acrylics consists of acrylic resins suspended in organic solvents.

Drying Time

Water-based Acrylic: Water-based acrylics have a relatively fast drying time, typically drying within a few hours.

Oil-based Acrylic: Oil-based acrylics have a longer drying time; they may require several days or even longer to dry completely.

Odor and Volatility

Water-based Acrylic: Water-based acrylics have a mild odor and low volatility, making them relatively environmentally friendly.

Oil-based Acrylic: Oil-based acrylics contain organic solvents, resulting in a stronger odor and higher volatility.

Cleaning and Dilution

Water-based Acrylic: Water-based acrylics can be cleaned and diluted using water.

Oil-based Acrylic: Oil-based acrylics require the use of organic solvents for cleaning and dilution.

Peelability

Water-based Acrylic: Water-based acrylics perform relatively well in terms of peelability; the coating is easy to peel off.

Oil-based Acrylic: Oil-based acrylics perform poorly in terms of peelability; the coating is difficult to peel off.

It is worth noting that water-based and oil-based acrylics are suited for different application scenarios.

Water-based acrylics are commonly used for interior paints and eco-friendly coatings, whereas oil-based acrylics are typically used for exterior paints and applications requiring higher durability.