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Hi there,
Technically you can, but there may come a day where things starts to chip off. If you have the time, maybe it's better to take off the latex now. On the other hand, if the latex-over-oil was primed well (with shellac), it will hold, and painting oil over that will be OK too for at least 5 years.
The oil will suck into the latex, and become matte and maybe blotchy. You can help it by either priming it first (shellac or oil-based primer), or shining it up with a laquer afterwards.
What else can I help you with?
Can oil base be painted over latex?
No, you either need to really rough up the oil paint with fine sand paper, or put a base coat on before you paint with your Latex paint. If you don't your Latex paint won't adhere.
Can you paint latex paint over oil based paint?
Yes, oil based paint is very versatile and can be painted over many painted surfaces, including those previously coated with latex paint, as long as the surface is dull and clean.
Can oil based primer be painted over latex paint?
Yes it can.
Can oil based paint be painted over latex paint?
There are some water based coatings that will adhere to an oil based surface without using a primer; however, an oil or acrylic-based primer, used as a bridge, will allow you to paint latex over an oil-base paint trouble free.
Can oil based sealer be painted over latex paint?
yes but not the other way around the latex passes moisture
Can I paint latex over oil-based paint?
No, it is not recommended to paint latex over oil-based paint without proper preparation, as the latex paint may not adhere well to the oil-based surface.
Can you paint latex over oil-based paint?
No, it is not recommended to paint latex over oil-based paint without proper preparation, as the latex paint may not adhere well to the oil-based surface.
Can latex paint be put over oil paint?
You need to prime first, with a primer that adheres to oil paints, and to which latex can adhere. You may even want to sand the oil-painted surface lightly to scuff it for better primer adhesion. Painting latex straight on top of oil paint will result in peeling.
What would be the reason for the fresh paint to peel of?
If you have painted latex over oil based it will peel of very quickly.
Can latex paint be applied over oil paint?
No, latex paint cannot be applied directly over oil paint without proper preparation.
How can you tell if a room was previously painted with oil-based paint or latex paint?
Any paint and decorating store should have little pads (like wet-wipes) that you rub onto the painted surface. Whether or not the paint rubs off will tell you what kind of paint was originally used.
What primer over interior latex trim paint?
Either oil or latex primer can be used over interior latex paint.
