Advantages of oil-based paint :
* wall easily cleaned after being painted
* resists stains
* may resist chips and mars
* covers some wall imperfections
* can be purchased from high-gloss to flat finish
* may not need a prime coat
Disadvantages of oil-based paint :
* can discolor if applied over masonry
* has an odor when newly applied
* hard to touch up
* fades faster than latex paint
* thinned with a solvent, therefore more costly
* flammable
* requires solvent to clean brushes
* may become shiny after repeated cleaning