Civil Engineering - Building Materials - Discussion

Vehicle is the correct answer.

Binder is one of the major components of paint. It is also known as a vehicle. It is oil to which the base (solid powder like substance) is mixed. It is the liquid substance which holds the paint\'s other component together i.e. colour pigment, base, extender etc. & also binds it to the surface that is to be painted. It simply means it provides the durability, toughness & water proof-ness to the paint. It also helps to spread the paint ingredients uniformly over the surface to be painted.

Linseed oil is used as the vehicle is the correct answer.

Vehicle is the right option.