What kind of primer should you paint over oil based paint in order to then paint with water based paint?

Answer 1

This depends in large part on what paint or finish your are going to cover your oil-finish with.

First, you need to determine, if possible, if your existing oil paint contains lead. If the oil paint is over 30 years old, you should assume that it has lead and the paint should be removed before continuing. (See your local codes).

If you are painting the surface with an oil-based paint, simply rough up your surface with 220-grit sandpaper, clean and paint away.

If you are covering your finish with latex, you should scuff the finish with 220-grit sandpaper, clean it well and apply two coats of latex primer before applying your final coats of paint.

If you are applying wallpaper, we suggest that you scuff up your oil finish, apply two coats of latex primer and allow it to dry for at least 3 days before papering.

Answer 2

Most paints will adhere well to epoxy primer. Generally , 2 part urethanes are used. Most epoxy primers are also 2-part. There are also single -pack epoxy primers available which offer excellent adhesion and corrosion protection for bare metal, and are also very solvent resistant, are sandable and offer good adhesion for any topcoat, including 2-part urethane.

Answer 3

A primer like 'Kilz ' or 'Bullseye' works on any surface and gives excellent coverage when rolled on.

Answer 4

No Latex is better paint for most applicatiosn (but not better primer).

Answer 5

You can use either oil or latex based primer under an oil based paint.

Answer 6

For the best chance of success, sand or degloss the surface, then prime with an oil based primer prior to repainting with a water based paint.

Answer 7

Best primer for oil is Kilz or Bullseye, both available in Home Depot.