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Paint is an essential type of coating for wall decoration, and many homeowners who are renovating their homes purchase it. But how much do people actually know about this type of coating? There are many categories of coatings, but when it comes to home decoration, do you know whether you need water-based paint or traditional paint? What are the ways to distinguish between them? Difference 1: Concept. Water-based paint is what is commonly referred to as aquatic paint; it is a coating that uses water as a diluent and does not contain organic solvents. Water-based paint is a type of water-based coating that contains no benzene, formaldehyde, xylene, toluene, free TDI, or other toxic heavy metals and harmful substances; it is non-toxic, has no irritating odor, does not pollute the environment, and is harmless to the human body, with a thick paint film. Paint is a chemical mixture that can adhere firmly to the surface of objects; it serves both protective and decorative purposes, and can also be used for other special applications. Difference 2: Nature. The solvent for water-based paint is water, and water is incompatible with paint; mixing water and paint results in stratification. The solvent for paint, on the other hand, is an organic solvent. Difference 3: Features. Water-based paint is crystal clear and highly flexible; it boasts advantages such as wear resistance, resistance to yellowing, water resistance, fast drying time, and ease of use. It is suitable for various materials including wood, plastic, metal, glass, and construction materials. Paint is a viscous pigment that burns easily before it dries, is insoluble in water, but soluble in benzene, aldehydes, alcohols, ethers, and alkanes; it is also readily soluble in kerosene, diesel, and gasoline.