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Latex paint has Acrylic in it. Some paints have more than others, it affects the drying time. Use either one, it will not affect the finish look.

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Q: Which is better for ceiling paint acrylic are latex paint?
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Is latex paint and acrylic paint the same?

no


Can 100 percent acrylic paint be used to paint over latex paint?

100% acrylic paint can definitely go over latex. Acrylic paint actually is the same thing as latex paint. Some manufacturers differentiate their products as 100% acrylic and also have a product called latex that is made of acrylic plus co binders and other additives. So while one is 100% acrylic and the other is a mixture they are both water based and considered latex.


Is styrene acrylic paint a latex base?

No, it's not a latex base.


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What are the two main types of interior paint?

Acrylic and Latex


Does Benjamin Moore sell acrylic latex paint in the UK?

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What if i Painted ceiling with latex over oil base?

It would more than likely peel in sheets once cured. You can however begin with an acrylic/latex primer and then paint it again with an acrylic/latex paint. Sanding the oil coating will aid in adhesion, and wiping down with a degreaser is sometimes necessary in kitchens, or nicotine polluted rooms. Or any room with condensation issues.


Can you paint in a gloss latex paint with a acrylic base paint gloss latex?

Yes, just ensure that the surface is clean, grease free and dulled.


How do you de-gloss latex paint?

The ingredient in glossy paint is acrylic. You cannot remove that ingredient.


Why does latex paint dissolve into water?

You can mix water into most latex paints up to a point. Usually eight ounces to a gallon. A better alternative is to add a latex paint additive, like Flotrol, that is made out of acrylic resin, that doesn't degrade the paint.


What is latex primer?

It's primer made with a latex or acrylic base. You can use any kind of paint over this.