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Dried latex paint can not be reconstituted. If you have latex paint in a can and some of the liquid has evaporated, but it still has a creamy texture with no lumps, you may be able to add some water or a latex paint conditioner and make it usable, however, that should only be done when you need to touch up and can not get more of the original paint. If you want to repaint an entire wall, then take the old paint to a paint store and they will match it close enough so that you can use it near the old color.
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∙ 12y agoSANDPAPER then reapply. Once any paint is dry your texture is permanent until sanded flat and reapplied. Sorry
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Can you use latex paint for a wood fence?
What do you mean? Yes, paint on wood trim is typically latex these days. Some older homes may still have alkyd (oil), though. To find out for sure, put a little nail polish remover on a cotton swab and rub it on the paint in an inconspicuous location. It it gets soft and starts to come off, it's latex. Either way, sand it lightly and recoat with the same type of paint and you're good. If you're asking about bare wood, DON'T USE LATEX! The water will swell the grain of the wood. Use an oil primer that is made to take latex topcoats.
How do you remove dry latex paint from a bed-liner?
To remove latex paint from a bed-liner I would try a decent pressure washer. If you find the latex paint is not lifting from the indentations in the bed-liner then you want to ensure the surface is dry. Use Spray Nine and some elbow grease followed by a final rinse.
Can you use water base primer over oil base paint before top coating with latex paint?
You can always paint latex ( water based )over an oil based paint as the latex just dries on the surface. However don't paint an oil based over a latex paint. Oil based paints need to absorb into the wood or other surfaces or it will just dry and flake off. For more information on the differences and when or not to use a latex or oil paint please see the following article. . http://www.ehow.com/how_4713170_between-latex-oil-base-paint.html
Is it possible to put oil base paint over latex floor paint?
yes but you cannot put latex on top of oil based surfaces You actually are NOT advised to put oil over latex surfaces, which is why you're supposed to prime will an oil-based (alkyd) primer. Latex and Polyurethane should always have a layer of oil-base beneath it.
What happens if you use paint thinner in latex paint?
No, you use water to thin latex paint. Thinner is for oil based paint.
Can you use polyurythane over latex paint?
yes as long as the paint is dry.
Can you use latex paint for a wood fence?
What do you mean? Yes, paint on wood trim is typically latex these days. Some older homes may still have alkyd (oil), though. To find out for sure, put a little nail polish remover on a cotton swab and rub it on the paint in an inconspicuous location. It it gets soft and starts to come off, it's latex. Either way, sand it lightly and recoat with the same type of paint and you're good. If you're asking about bare wood, DON'T USE LATEX! The water will swell the grain of the wood. Use an oil primer that is made to take latex topcoats.
How long after washing should you wait to use latex paint?
For as long as it takes for the surface to be completely dry.
Can polyacrylic paint over latex paint?
Yes ,you can use polyacrylic over latex
How do you remove dry latex paint from a bed-liner?
To remove latex paint from a bed-liner I would try a decent pressure washer. If you find the latex paint is not lifting from the indentations in the bed-liner then you want to ensure the surface is dry. Use Spray Nine and some elbow grease followed by a final rinse.
Can you use water base primer over oil base paint before top coating with latex paint?
You can always paint latex ( water based )over an oil based paint as the latex just dries on the surface. However don't paint an oil based over a latex paint. Oil based paints need to absorb into the wood or other surfaces or it will just dry and flake off. For more information on the differences and when or not to use a latex or oil paint please see the following article. . http://www.ehow.com/how_4713170_between-latex-oil-base-paint.html
Is it possible to put oil base paint over latex floor paint?
yes but you cannot put latex on top of oil based surfaces You actually are NOT advised to put oil over latex surfaces, which is why you're supposed to prime will an oil-based (alkyd) primer. Latex and Polyurethane should always have a layer of oil-base beneath it.
Can you use face paint on latex?
No , No you can not .
What happens if you use paint thinner in latex paint?
No, you use water to thin latex paint. Thinner is for oil based paint.
Can you use an oil paint brush for latex paint?
The water in the latex paint will soften the bristles of a brush intended for oil paint, so it is not a good idea.
Can you use interior latex pearl paint on your bathroom wall?
You can use interior Latex pearl paint on your bathroom wall. Pearl paint adds a special finish to the wall.
Can you use an oil kilz then use latex paint on wall board?
yes Yes, an oil paint will adhere to latex. It doesn't work in reverse, latex will not adhere to oil that is dry, but oil adheres to dry latex. If you were a purist, though, you would sand down the woodwork before repainting it. That would give the best result.
