Egg whites can degrade certain types of vehicle and house paint. He builds layered surfaces with latex house paint mixed with spackle and water. The children had been creating their costumes by painting their bodies with toxic house paint. Hall worked predominantly in wood, clay, cement, house paint, and other found materials. He paints with house paint on canvas or used boards. Outdoor house paint was used and then covered with a clear coat. In some situations, such as interior house paint, the orange peel texture is desirable. Many of his paintings were produced with house paint on thin plywood. She created bold, colorful and expressive paintings, usually using house paint on wood or tin.