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14y ago

The technical difference is that oil-based paint has a non-water-soluble "base" to it, and water-based (latex) paints have a water-soluble "base" to them. (Latex cleans with water, Oil does not.)

The practical differences are pretty severe.

Latex paints clean up with water (the most important feature for some), dry faster, don't show brush strokes as clearly, and don't smell remotely as bad as oil paints. Latex paints should always be used for interior surfaces.

Oil paints, on the other hand, are reputed to last longer. They are generally used on exterior surfaces. They require a thinner (paint thinner) to clean up.

Remember, though, you should generally go over the last coat of paint with the same type of new paint. It just makes life easier.

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Yes. when it concerns interior and exterior house paints I can say absoulutly.It is recommended by most profesionals and journeymen that a oil base primer be used rather than the water base option that is tempting to most because of the significant price difference.But in this case the old adage"you get what you pay for"prevails.A quality oil based primor is often the only cure for the "weather" side of a structure that's exposure to the ellements render it blistered,faded and paintless while the rest of the job looks new.Your extra money spent will save stains like rust ect.. from leaching through to haunt your final coat{s} oft times also.I can not help if its auto paint you wish to apply.I do know that there are defianite compatability issues in that field!And a "one will go over the other but never visa-versa thing"But with auto paint there are many varriables,enamals,acrilic enamal,lacour ect..Ask the pro's that you purchase them from.Hope that helps.Srry about the sp.
Yes, water based paint can be used over oil based primer.

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12y ago

Yes.

However, if you're painting walls, oil is a bad idea. Oil dries hard and will crack.

Water based latex is best.

Using oil on woodwork is good though. Make sure it is properly prepped before hand to avoid any problems with drying and adhesion.

Wash the woodwork thoroughly with a mild soap n water, another pass with a wet cloth to get the soap off, and let it throughly dry.

Next lightly sand, just enough for a tooth (do not use a course grade sand paper).

Wipe with a tac cloth to get off the dust and paint.

I personally, go 1 step further, and fill and prime before painting. Primer is a step that many don't like to do but in the long run, saves alot of headaches, such as bleed-throughs, adhesion, and stability.

And always apply 2 coats to whatever you're painting.

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11y ago

You can. However the old surface needs to be prepared so that it is clean and free from cracks and flaking. Giving it a good sand would probably also be helpful

Do NOT DRY sand, shave, or scrape oil-based paint put on before 1978, as it may be lead-based and toxic. If you must rough up the surface for the latex paint to stick, wet sand it by misting it with water and then sanding. You do not want to release the toxic dust into the air. Wet sanding protects you, the building inhabitants, pets, and neighborhood from invisible lead poisoning.

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The surface needs to be cleaned. Use a good quality primer to seal the oil base paint. After the primer has dried, repaint with water based paint.

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13y ago

no you can use oil under latex,but not reverse.steele

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