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Is latex paint oil-based?
No, latex paint is water-based, not oil-based.
Is acrylic paint latex or oil-based?
Acrylic paint is water-based, not oil-based or latex-based.
How can you paint a piece of aluminum?
Oil based metal priming paint along with a 100% acrylic latex exterior house paint.
How do you prime plywood?
It depends what kind of finish you will put on it, and whether it will be indoors our out: Indoors, latex paint: use latex wood primer Indoors, varnish: no primer required but can be stained, may need multiple coats Indoors, oil base: use an interior oil base primer Outdoors, latex paint: use an exterior latex wood primer Outdoors, varnish: no primer required but can be stained, use exterior varnish Outdoors, oil base: use an exterior oil base primer It depends what kind of finish you will put on it, and whether it will be indoors our out: Indoors, latex paint: use latex wood primer Indoors, varnish: no primer required but can be stained, may need multiple coats Indoors, oil base: use an interior oil base primer Outdoors, latex paint: use an exterior latex wood primer Outdoors, varnish: no primer required but can be stained, use exterior varnish Outdoors, oil base: use an exterior oil base primer
Should I use oil or latex paint to repaint my adirondack chairs?
If you are going to paint you should first find out what kind of paint was origanlly used on the chairs. Latex paint over oil based paint has been known to peel and come off. I think latex is the better choice because it does not yellow or fade over time. This website outlines the pros and cons of latex and oil paints: http://www.hgtv.com/decorating/painting-101-oil-or-latex/index.html You should use exterior latex paint on your adirondack chairs. Exterior latex will allow outside moisture to evaporate, which will prevent blistering/peeling of the paint.
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.
What are the different types of exterior paint available for painting a house?
The main types of exterior paint for painting a house are latex, oil-based, and acrylic. Latex paint is easy to clean up and dries quickly, while oil-based paint is durable and provides a smooth finish. Acrylic paint is a good option for both wood and metal surfaces, as it is flexible and resistant to fading.
Can you put latex on top of oil-based paint?
No you can not.
Can you use latex primer oil base for a concrete?
You have a contradiction ! - Latex primer CAN NOT BE oil based.
How long can exterior latex last in a can?
Latex is a water-based paint so it will not store as long as oil based paints. Also it will be subject more by how you stored it. Freezing, and loose tops will effect the latex more than oil based paint. You can always open and stir it up and see what the condition it's in. Usually you can tell the conditions by looking at it after you stir it up if you are able to stir the paint much.
What do you use for primer between oil based paint and latex?
Oil based primer is the best bridge between oil and latex paints. If oil based paints are not available in your area, a high adhesion acrylic primer over a well prepared surface will also work.
