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Yes, you can generally paint high gloss latex over flat latex paint. But you must do all the preparation work in the best tradition of any professional painter. All "flaking" must be removed and the raw wood primed. This will present a "smooth" surface for the new coating. Additionally, everything that is to be painted my be scrupulously clean and free of anything that will restrict the new latex from sticking to the old.
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∙ 9y agoFlat latex paint can be painted over with a semi gloss latex paint. The cover up of the flat by the gloss may require a few coats.
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∙ 13y agoNot without a primer or washing the wall with TSP, the flat will not stick to the gloss
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∙ 11y agoYes, as long as the surface is clean, oil-free and dulled prior to painting.
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∙ 10y agoYes, preferably if it is also a latex base.
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∙ 11y agoNO, it won't stick for long.
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∙ 14y agoYes
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Do you use flat or semi gloss paint for the ceilings?
You will have no problem painting satin over top of flat paint. Just remember to use the appropriate paint that will stick to the old coating. If the old coating is latex (water based) you can go over it with latex or alkyd (oil based) paint. If the old coating is oil based you can only go over it with oil based paint or a hi performance latex that is specialy made to go over oil. Most latex will not stick to oil based paint.
Can satin paint be made flat?
If you have the satin, you can add flat paint and take some of the sheen off. This would have to be done before application. It will never be a true flat though.
Can you paint a ceiling with gloss?
All mouldings were once painted in a high gloss paint because the higher the gloss the more durable the paint. These days most interior mouldings can be painted in either a semi-gloss or satin depending on your personal aesthetics.
What is the difference from base paint and semi gloss latex paint?
Base paint is also known as flat paint, or flat wall paint, or matt paint and is a latex paint. Flat paint is just that, flat or dull with no sheen at all. Semi-gloss is an enamel that dries very hard and can be found in a low sheen (satin) a medium sheen (semi-gloss) and a high sheen (high gloss) Flat paint is usually used on walls and ceilings where as semi-gloss is used in kitchens, bathrooms, doors an jambs because it helps hold back the inherent moisture in those areas.
How can I Turn flat paint into satin paint?
Add a little talcum powder to the paint.
Can paint for crown molding be a latex satin wall and trim paint?
Yes or it can be the same as the wall paint if it should be flat.
We've got a problem we painted ceiling satin didn't like shine so repainted with flat latex ceiling paint 2 coats and we are still seeing shine in spots and not covering good?
Put a good primer on it.
Does sherwin Williams have a product for making satin paint flat?
If you want to turn your satin paint into flat wall paint simply mix one to one. One gallon of flat to each gallon of satin. The flat wall paint will obliterate any sheen the satin once had.
Do you use flat or semi gloss paint for the ceilings?
You will have no problem painting satin over top of flat paint. Just remember to use the appropriate paint that will stick to the old coating. If the old coating is latex (water based) you can go over it with latex or alkyd (oil based) paint. If the old coating is oil based you can only go over it with oil based paint or a hi performance latex that is specialy made to go over oil. Most latex will not stick to oil based paint.
Can satin paint be made flat?
If you have the satin, you can add flat paint and take some of the sheen off. This would have to be done before application. It will never be a true flat though.
Can you paint a ceiling with gloss?
All mouldings were once painted in a high gloss paint because the higher the gloss the more durable the paint. These days most interior mouldings can be painted in either a semi-gloss or satin depending on your personal aesthetics.
What is the difference from base paint and semi gloss latex paint?
Base paint is also known as flat paint, or flat wall paint, or matt paint and is a latex paint. Flat paint is just that, flat or dull with no sheen at all. Semi-gloss is an enamel that dries very hard and can be found in a low sheen (satin) a medium sheen (semi-gloss) and a high sheen (high gloss) Flat paint is usually used on walls and ceilings where as semi-gloss is used in kitchens, bathrooms, doors an jambs because it helps hold back the inherent moisture in those areas.
How can I Turn flat paint into satin paint?
Add a little talcum powder to the paint.
Will semi gloss paint cover and stick to flat latex paint?
Yes, it will.
Can you change flat paint into a satin or semi gloss?
No, you can dull satin or semi-gloss but not the reverse.
Can you use 2 year-old flat latex paint as a primer for new eggshell latex paint?
The flat latex paint will stick to satin or semi-gloss latex paint without any problems. The main consern is making sure the surface is clean and sound before begining to paint, plus use top quality paints for the best results.
Can interior flat be mixed with interior flat latex?
Yes, depending on the mix ratio, you will end up with an eggshell or satin finish.
