The invention relates to dry powder paint for construction, which is prepared from polymer latex powder, titanium pigment, calcium carbonate, calcined kaolin, talcum powder, cellulose ether, a solid defoaming agent, a solid dispersing agent, a solid thixotropic agent and coloring pigment. The preparation method of the dry powder paint comprises the following steps: putting the components of the dry powder paint into a dry powder mixer for mixing for 20-40min, and then, removing bigger particles by using a vibratory screen with 120 meshes. The use method of the dry powder paint comprises the following steps: carrying out surface pretreatment on a wall body; pouring the dry powder paint into clear water and stirring and mixing evenly, standing, and then stirring again; and applying the obtained liquid paint by adopting a roller painting, spray painting or brush painting mode. The formed paint film has the characteristics of good water resistance, alkali resistance, weather resistance, washing resistance, dirt resistance and the like, has the performances of the traditional latex paint and does not contain components of VOC (zero VOC), heavy metals and the like harmful to the environment and the human health.