1.   Some paints contain lead, which can be poisonous.

2.   Also available are paints containing acrylic resin in combination with other resins.

3.   Enamel paint contains oils, so it resists staining better than latex and can withstand heavy scrubbing in kitchens and bathrooms.

4.   Good quality white paints usually have a high titanium dioxide content, while lower quality white paints may contain more ground clay or talc, which are less expensive.

5.   In those days of yore, paint contained lead and mercury, both killers and preventers of mildew.

6.   It did not grow in the good old days because house paint contained lead and mercury, which are deterrents to mildew and algae.

7.   Q. My husband was going to repaint the kitchen cabinets but discovered the paint contains lead.

8.   Some paints contain a lower percentage of resin and more water.

9.   The more resin a paint contains the shinier the finish tends to be.

10.   The only way to be sure the old paint contains lead is to have a large chip analyzed by a lead abatement company.