Distempered surfaces can be easily marked and discoloured, and cannot be washed down, so distemper is best suited to temporary and interior decoration. The technique of painting on distempered surfaces blends watercolours with whiting and glue.
Discoloured surfaces can be readily identified and altered, and cannot be cleaned, so distemper is most suitable for temporary and interior design. The method of painting on discoloured surfaces combines watercolors with whiting and adhesive.