Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Vocational/ExteriorInteriorPaint

Paint is made for interior or exterior use, and they are made to have different characteristics.

Interior paint characteristics	Exterior paint characteristics
Good scrubbing and stain resistance	Color retention/fade resistance
Ability to hide/cover (whatever is being painted over)	Flexible (expands or contracts with weather changes)
Spatter resistance	Mildew resistance
Easy touch up	Durability