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No, you either need to really rough up the oil paint with fine sand paper, or put a base coat on before you paint with your Latex paint. If you don't your Latex paint won't adhere.
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∙ 15y agooil can be be painted over latex,but it shouldnt.The durability will only be as good as the underlayment.
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Can oil based paint be painted over latex paint?
There are some water based coatings that will adhere to an oil based surface without using a primer; however, an oil or acrylic-based primer, used as a bridge, will allow you to paint latex over an oil-base paint trouble free.
Can oil based sealer be painted over latex paint?
yes but not the other way around the latex passes moisture
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 you paint latex base paint over oil base paint on drywall?
Yes, you can.
What would be the reason for the fresh paint to peel of?
If you have painted latex over oil based it will peel of very quickly.
Can oil based primer be painted over latex paint?
Yes it can.
Can oil based paint be painted over latex paint?
There are some water based coatings that will adhere to an oil based surface without using a primer; however, an oil or acrylic-based primer, used as a bridge, will allow you to paint latex over an oil-base paint trouble free.
Can oil based sealer be painted over latex paint?
yes but not the other way around the latex passes moisture
Can you paint latex paint over oil based paint?
Yes, oil based paint is very versatile and can be painted over many painted surfaces, including those previously coated with latex paint, as long as the surface is dull and clean.
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
What base coat is best when using latex over oil base?
A good primer.
Can you paint latex base paint over oil base paint on drywall?
Yes, you can.
Can an oil base paint be applied over latex primer?
Yes it can.
Can you use a self primed latex paint over oil base paint?
no
What would be the reason for the fresh paint to peel of?
If you have painted latex over oil based it will peel of very quickly.
Can you put regular primer over a painted surface?
Yes, you can use either latex or oil based primer.
