They have a higher pigment concentration and therefore have good one-coat hiding power. They produce a richer, smoother kind of finish but are more difficult to apply. There is a slight odor and the color may darken in time. Enamels are made with a varnish or resin base and thus are not true paints. They require an undercoat unless the surface has previously been finished.
Enamels are especially tough and washable.
It is possible to buy a latex enamel in a flat finish. It has a jellylike consistency in the can, but spreads easily with either a brush or roller. Wallpaper Wallpaper and other flexible coverings offer a wide variety of color, patterns and textures, It is possible to find a paper to go with any style of furnishings, formal or informal, in a wide price range. Some patterns are coordinated with fabric. Wallpapers can be classified into three types.