Tim Holtz Distress Paint Flip Top 1oz - Vintage Photo. Convenient Flip tops are great for quick and easy application of Distress Paint with brushes, blending tools, splatter brush and more! With a timeless matte finish, Distress Paints are very fluid water-based acrylics for use on multiple surfaces. Developed to be reactive with water, Distress Paints are the perfect choice to accomplish a wide variety of artistic techniques. Use with stamps, paper, wood, metal, glass, plastic and more!