Paints can be classified into different types on the basis of: Their Function Binder or Medium Pigment Used Sheen Appearance Based on Binder/Medium Acrylic Latex Paint Latex Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA) Shellac Based Paint Spirit Based Paint Epoxy Paint Polyurethane Alkyd Resin Tung Oil Paint Linseed Oil Paint Distemper Emulsion Chlorinated Rubber