There are two types of paints suitable and durable for outdoor wood: Oil-based paint Acrylic paint.
Oil-based paints dry harder, which provides excellent resistance to wear and tear. It tends to crack and turn yellow over time.
Water-based paints have recently achieved technological advances that make them a better overall choice. Acrylic paint is the most long-lasting between the two. It’s flexible and resistant to fading from the sun, as well as damage from rain and other environmental factors.