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Th e short answer is NO! oil (alkyd) and water (latex) do not mix! there are however coating additives that are available that will allow this BUT only if they are incorporated into the original coating!
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∙ 11y agoIt seems that acrylic covers such a wide range of paints these days. I have used acrylic and latex mixed and had good results, but I wouldn't say it can happen all the time. I ALWAYS test paint on a sample and let it dry 12 hours after mixing it. This way I get a good idea of the final colour and smoothness of the mix.
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∙ 11y agoYes, after ensuring that the surface is clean, oil-free and dull.
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∙ 11y agoNo, these two don't mix. One handy thing to keep in mind is that many paints will seem to blend when mixed in a can, but will later separate when applied.
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∙ 10y agoYou cannot, they are immiscible.
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∙ 12y agoNo.
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Can you mix gasoline and enamel paint?
yes just don't get hurt
Can you mix alkyd enamel with industrial alkyd for metals?
paint jobs
Can you paint over enamel with latex?
you can paint over latex paint with latex enamel.
Will enamel paint go over flat paint?
Yes, enamel paint will go over flat paint.
Is bituminous paint a type of enamel paint?
Enamel paint is basically a type of oil based paint. It can be defined as a semi or high-gloss paint that levels out all by itself. You spread it evenly with a brush, and then the strokes vanish; it forms an enamel surface. It works superlatively on a distinctive primer that equalizes the surface.
Can you mix gasoline and enamel paint?
yes just don't get hurt
Can you mix alkyd enamel with industrial alkyd for metals?
paint jobs
Can you paint over enamel with latex?
you can paint over latex paint with latex enamel.
Will enamel paint go over flat paint?
Yes, enamel paint will go over flat paint.
Can you mix latex and enamel paints?
Yes you can. As long as the enamel is a latex, or water base also. The only thing enamel stands for is the hardness of the paint after it has cured. Enamel is very hard making it the most durable for bathrooms, woodwork, kitchens. It can be either oil based or water based (latex stands for water based paint).
Is bituminous paint a type of enamel paint?
Enamel paint is basically a type of oil based paint. It can be defined as a semi or high-gloss paint that levels out all by itself. You spread it evenly with a brush, and then the strokes vanish; it forms an enamel surface. It works superlatively on a distinctive primer that equalizes the surface.
Can you mix enamel and latex paint together?
A primers is basically used to seal a surface and give the top coat "tooth". A primer should be chosen for the surface it is going on, oil based primers adhere better to surfaces like bare wood, slick finishes, and old oil based paint. Once the primer has dried any kind or paint may be applied as a top coat.
Is tooth enamel and paint enamel the same?
yes
Can you paint over acrylic enamel with acrylic enamel?
yes
What is sateen enamel paint?
It is a semi-gloss texture enamel.
Can you paint over enamel pottery?
Yes, with enamel paints.
Difference between plastic emulsion and enamel paint?
emulsion paint: paint in which the binder is dispersed in water. enamel paint: pigmented varnish, glossy coating
