Latex Paint

• Latex is, simply put, rubber. Whether natural or man-made, latex is the term used to refer to it. Latex paint is paint made with rubber mixed in as the binding agent which, when dry, holds the paint together.
  
  

Enamel Paint

• The term enamel when used to describe paint refers to any kind of paint that is hard and glossy once it has dried. The easiest way to think of this is to think of the enamel that's found on the outermost layer of human teeth.
  
  

Combination

• When these two attributes are combined, latex enamel paint brings the best of both worlds to the home. The latex bonding in the paint means that paint will dry quicker, is easy to use, and lacks much of the odor associated with older styles of paint. The enamel quality means that the paint will be hard, able to be scrubbed clean and will boast a shiny gloss.
  
  

Customization

• There is a huge variety of latex enamel paints to choose from and a large number of colors. The amount of gloss or sheen in the enamel can be altered to fit the decor of a room, so you can have a shiny, acrylic look in a kitchen and a dull sheen in a bedroom with darker colors.
  
  

Cost

• Since the latex part of the paint makes it easier and cheaper to produce (especially given this type of paint's popularity with homeowners), latex enamel paint can often be found at lower prices than traditional enamel paint. This makes latex enamel paint a great value.