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How can you tell if a room was previously painted with oil-based paint or latex paint?
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∙ 17y ago
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.
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∙ 17y ago
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∙ 13y agoWith a little alcohol on a cloth, over your finger. Rub it - if color or paint comes off in any way, it's latex or acrylic paint (to be painted over with acrylic or acrylic latex paint).
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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.
Are there disadvantages in applying acrylic latex paint?
Acrylic latex paint is a good product, but sits on the surface and does not penetrate. Raw wood and previously oil-based painted surfaces must be primed first to assure adhesion.
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 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.
How do you remove latex paint drips from painted siding?
Hot water
Can oil based primer be painted over latex paint?
Yes it can.
Can oil based sealer be painted over latex paint?
yes but not the other way around the latex passes moisture
Can a car be painted with latex paint?
Sure, you can fingerpaint it with watercolors if you want to. Won't stick, though.
How do you test if a paint is alkyd or latex?
Acetone is usually used to test if a paint is alkyd or latex, though rubbing alcohol will work as well. Use a Q-tip soaked in either acetone or rubbing alcohol on a surface painted by the paint. If it comes off, it's latex.
Can I use tremclad paint on a wooden bird house previously painted with oil based paint?
Yes, you can.
Can flat paint be painted over latex satin wall paint?
Yes, you can generally paint high gloss latex over flat latex paint. But you must do all the preparation work in the best tradition of any professional painter. All "flaking" must be removed and the raw wood primed. This will present a "smooth" surface for the new coating. Additionally, everything that is to be painted my be scrupulously clean and free of anything that will restrict the new latex from sticking to the old.
How do you remove oil from a latex painted wall?
Use a degreaser. Test a small area first to ensure that it won't damage the latex paint also.
