•    Distemper is made with base of white chalk and thinner as water. 
    •    They are available in powder and paste forms and are substantially cheaper than paints. 
    •    They are most suitable for plastered surfaces as well as white-washed surfaces of interior walls. 
    •    Oil-bound washable distemper, washable oil free distemper, and nonwashable distemper or emulsion paints are some of the types of distemper.