Before deciding on using oil-based paints, you should know when is the right time to use oil paints and when not to. There are multiple advantages when using oil-based paint. Like even though oil-based paints take a long time to dry, it produces a smoother and glossier finish compared to other types of paints which makes the waiting time worth it. This type of paint when fully dried provides a hard enamel that makes it resistant to scratches, fingerprints, staining, and rusting. Oil paints potentially use a lot less paint since it covers more thoroughly in a single coat. Oil-based paints provide great coverage and usually do not require a second coating. This paint may also be applied to stained, chalky, and or dirty surfaces. This also works better at painting over tiny imperfections or somewhat damaged areas. When comparing latex, water-based, and oil-based paints, some would claim that oil-based paints look better, smoother, and more solid. Making some experts argue that the finished products of oil-based paint are much richer and saturated than any type of paint in the market. Knowing all these capabilities, you can conclude that oil-based paints can be used in pretty much almost every situation. Some projects you might want to consider using oil-based paint is when painting an interior and exterior trim, doors, cabinetry, humid rooms such as the kitchen or the bathroom, a stucco ceiling, decking, and when using a faux finish. Oil-based paints are great for outdoor painting jobs as well.