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.
Surfaces that have become discolored can be easily distinguished and changed, and they cannot be washed clean, making distemper ideal for short-term and interior decoration projects. The technique of applying paint to these surfaces involves blending watercolors with whiting and glue.