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Can you paint over enamel with latex?
you can paint over latex paint with latex enamel.
Is latex paint the same as enamel?
"flat" paint is flat flat -- no sheen at all. My understanding is that "flat enamel" has a very slight sheen -- like about 6%, which supposedly makes it a little easier to clean than the flat flat paint. But, it's pretty hard to distinguish one from the other.
What is better for crown molding paint - latex or enamel?
Water Based Latex Enamel is now available. Easy clean up.
Can you mix latex and enamel paints?
Yes you can. As long as the enamel is a latex, or water base also. The only thing enamel stands for is the hardness of the paint after it has cured. Enamel is very hard making it the most durable for bathrooms, woodwork, kitchens. It can be either oil based or water based (latex stands for water based paint).
Can you use latex primer over oil base enamel?
Not directly. You will need to use a primer made to adhere to oil and will accept a latex topcoat.
Can you use oil enamel over latex enamel?
Yes, but first lightly sand the surface to remove any gloss.
Do artist paint with latex enamel paints?
Yes, some do use that.
Can you paint enamel over latex?
Enamel is a word used to describe a finish, not the formulation of a paint. It simply means a hard reflective surface. Many people mistakenly use the word enamel when referring to oil based paints. So. if you are asking if you can paint latex or acrylic paint over a latex or acrylic enamel the answer is yes, however, I strongly recommend you sand the old paint first to give the top coat "tooth". If you are asking about painting latex or acrylic over an oil based paint the answer is still yes, however you must first sand the old paint and apply a good quality primer to it. Check with a reputable paint retailer for the best brand in your area.
What primer would you use over oil base before latex enamel?
I would use Kilz latex primer.
Will enamel paint go over flat paint?
Yes, enamel paint will go over flat paint.
Is latex semi gloss and latex semi gloss enamel the same?
Close to the same. Enamel just means that it's a hard finish. If you're painting a door, trim or anywhere that will be handled often and you must use a water based paint, an enamel is the way to go.
Can exterior latex gloss be mixed with exterior high goss latex enamel?
Usually it can be, especially if both come from the same manufacturer.
