Oil or latex paint

Anonymous

∙ 10y ago

Updated: 8/16/2019

A good latex finish will almost always out-perform an oil based finish coat. Your needs will determine what is best and variables will include the intended use of the product.

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∙ 10y ago

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Is latex paint oil-based?

No, latex paint is water-based, not oil-based.

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.

Can latex paint be applied over oil paint?

No, latex paint cannot be applied directly over oil paint without proper preparation.

Is acrylic paint latex or oil-based?

Acrylic paint is water-based, not oil-based or latex-based.

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 paint latex on oil based paint?

yes

What do you have to do to put oil base paint over latex?

Just paint it on if the latex is adhering well.

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

Can I apply oil over latex paint?

No, it is not recommended to apply oil-based paint over latex paint. Oil-based paint typically does not adhere well to latex paint and may result in poor adhesion and durability. It is best to use the same type of paint for touch-ups or repainting.

What primer over interior latex trim paint?

Either oil or latex primer can be used over interior latex paint.

Can you put latex on top of oil-based paint?

No you can not.

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