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Exterior Acrylic paints are NOT acceptable over PVC vinyls (Duradek) Adhesion is suspect at best, as well as color retension is poor especially in dark colors
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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.
How do you add durability to acrylic paint?
That would all depend on the use of the surfaces of the item painted. Acrylics will fade in sunlight. But you can use an acrylic clear coat that absorbs UV light . That is the thing that destroys paint on outside items.
What paint base is needed under acrylic painted pictures that will stand up to the weather elements?
latex or egg shell
Can you use oil paint on top of acrylic paint?
As long as acrylic is solid and not flaky you can.
Is acrylic paint runny?
It depends on what you mean and i have had acrylic paint and I did not think it was runny
Could a child get sick form chewing on a toy painted with acrylic paint?
Acrylic paint is non-toxic when dried so the child shouldn't be harmed.
How can you tell if a room was previously painted with oil-based paint or latex paint?
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.
Will acrylic paint stick to oil painted?
It will if you lightly sand the oil surface first.
Do murals have to be painted?
yes. i had the same question but my brother told me the answer.
Can you paint a with acrylic paint?
Yes you can paint anything with acrylic paint?
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 you paint a birdhouse with acrylic?
Yes you can paint anything with acrylic paint?
How do you add durability to acrylic paint?
That would all depend on the use of the surfaces of the item painted. Acrylics will fade in sunlight. But you can use an acrylic clear coat that absorbs UV light . That is the thing that destroys paint on outside items.
To protect a birdhouse that was painted with tempra paint can I used an acrylic spray?
Tempra paint is a water based paint, I don't see a problem using a water based acrylic, if this bird house will be outside, I would add some UV inhibitors to keep the sun from fading out your paint job.
What paint base is needed under acrylic painted pictures that will stand up to the weather elements?
latex or egg shell
Can polyethylene be painted?
Polyethylene can be painted with a moderate amount of success if properly prepared. You should only use acrylic paint on polyethylene. The surface needs to be cleaned and scuffed up with a fine grit sandpaper to hold the paint.
Can you use oil paint on top of acrylic paint?
As long as acrylic is solid and not flaky you can.
