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Yes you can.
If you are painting a wall, make sure to wash it first with soap and warm water, then rinse thoroughly and sand down any bumps or shiny spots. It's also best to use a primer before painting in order to ensure proper adhesion to the wall. You can get a primer tinted to match the new paint color.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoYou should always start with a good primer for adhesion of new paint if you really don't want to prime you can buy a deglosser and try that, also use a fine grit sand paper on the wall
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∙ 11y agoYes, you can, provided they are the same base. At least, NOT latex semigloss over an enamel or oil base.
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Can you change flat paint into a satin or semi gloss?
No, you can dull satin or semi-gloss but not the reverse.
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.
Can you paint semi gloss over flat latyex paint?
Yes. You can paint semi-gloss latex paint over flat latex paint. It is not advised to paint over any latex with any oil-based paint. Nor is it advised to try and paint over semi-gloss paint with any other finish without first de-glossing the finish and priming.
What is the difference between satin and semi-gloss paint?
Satin is lower gloss than semi-gloss paint. Paint finishes in order of decreasing gloss are: * Gloss * Semi-gloss * Satin/Low sheen * Flat Some manufacturers call Satin/Low sheen finish Eggshell, and others regard this as a finish between Satin/Low sheen and Flat paint. The higher the gloss finish the easier it is to clean, the higher its durabillity and the more it shows surface imperfections.
How do you prepare a semi gloss ceiling to paint with a flat paint?
As long as you find that aesthetically pleasing, I don't see why not.
What paint dries faster flat paint satin gloss or semi gloss?
semi gloss
Can you paint semi gloss over flat paint?
Can I paint semi gloss over flat paint? Thanks!Barbara Phillips
Can you change flat paint into a satin or semi gloss?
No, you can dull satin or semi-gloss but not the reverse.
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.
Can you paint over semi-gloss with flat paint?
yes you can, prep it first light rub down and apply two coats of the flat paint.
Will semi gloss paint cover and stick to flat latex paint?
Yes, it will.
Can you paint semi gloss over flat latyex paint?
Yes. You can paint semi-gloss latex paint over flat latex paint. It is not advised to paint over any latex with any oil-based paint. Nor is it advised to try and paint over semi-gloss paint with any other finish without first de-glossing the finish and priming.
Can you paint over a semi-gloss with a flat paint?
Yes. You'll want to ensure that the surface is clean and gloss free prior to applying the flat topcoat.
What is the difference between satin and semi-gloss paint?
Satin is lower gloss than semi-gloss paint. Paint finishes in order of decreasing gloss are: * Gloss * Semi-gloss * Satin/Low sheen * Flat Some manufacturers call Satin/Low sheen finish Eggshell, and others regard this as a finish between Satin/Low sheen and Flat paint. The higher the gloss finish the easier it is to clean, the higher its durabillity and the more it shows surface imperfections.
How do you prepare a semi gloss ceiling to paint with a flat paint?
As long as you find that aesthetically pleasing, I don't see why not.
Do you paint baseboard moulding gloss or semi gloss?
That is up to you. The more gloss a paint has in it, the easier it is to clean and the more abuse it can take. For the most part, ceilings are only flat.
What is the difference between semi gloss and satin paints?
Satin is lower gloss than semi-gloss paint. Paint finishes in order of decreasing gloss are: * Gloss * Semi-gloss * Satin/Low sheen * Flat Some manufacturers call Satin/Low sheen finish Eggshell, and others regard this as a finish between Satin/Low sheen and Flat paint. The higher the gloss finish the easier it is to clean, the higher its durabillity and the more it shows surface imperfections.
