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Can you paint in a gloss latex paint with a acrylic base paint gloss latex?
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Yes, just ensure that the surface is clean, grease free and dulled.
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Is styrene acrylic paint a latex base?
No, it's not a latex base.
What is latex primer?
It's primer made with a latex or acrylic base. You can use any kind of paint over this.
What is the difference from base paint and semi gloss latex paint?
Base paint is also known as flat paint, or flat wall paint, or matt paint and is a latex paint. Flat paint is just that, flat or dull with no sheen at all. Semi-gloss is an enamel that dries very hard and can be found in a low sheen (satin) a medium sheen (semi-gloss) and a high sheen (high gloss) Flat paint is usually used on walls and ceilings where as semi-gloss is used in kitchens, bathrooms, doors an jambs because it helps hold back the inherent moisture in those areas.
Can you mix acrylic paint and satin paint?
If they are both of the same base you can. Satin paint can be an acrylic or a latex,or an oil. Check on the can cleaning instructions for base. Jason Pollock used both in his work 'Bluepoles' which hangs in the Canberra museum I think
Can you mix satin finish paint with eggshell finish paint?
More important is, that both paints are of the same kind (like: oil-based paint, acrylic paint, latex paint). Semi-gloss is more easily painted over then high gloss, but first better find out what the old paint layer is made of. Check with the help of alcohol - if paint comes off in any way when you rub it with a cloth of alcohol, it's latex or acrylic paint (and can be painted over with acrylics).
Is styrene acrylic paint a latex base?
No, it's not a latex base.
What is latex primer?
It's primer made with a latex or acrylic base. You can use any kind of paint over this.
What is the difference from base paint and semi gloss latex paint?
Base paint is also known as flat paint, or flat wall paint, or matt paint and is a latex paint. Flat paint is just that, flat or dull with no sheen at all. Semi-gloss is an enamel that dries very hard and can be found in a low sheen (satin) a medium sheen (semi-gloss) and a high sheen (high gloss) Flat paint is usually used on walls and ceilings where as semi-gloss is used in kitchens, bathrooms, doors an jambs because it helps hold back the inherent moisture in those areas.
Can you mix acrylic paint and satin paint?
If they are both of the same base you can. Satin paint can be an acrylic or a latex,or an oil. Check on the can cleaning instructions for base. Jason Pollock used both in his work 'Bluepoles' which hangs in the Canberra museum I think
Can you mix satin finish paint with eggshell finish paint?
More important is, that both paints are of the same kind (like: oil-based paint, acrylic paint, latex paint). Semi-gloss is more easily painted over then high gloss, but first better find out what the old paint layer is made of. Check with the help of alcohol - if paint comes off in any way when you rub it with a cloth of alcohol, it's latex or acrylic paint (and can be painted over with acrylics).
What paint base is needed under acrylic painted pictures that will stand up to the weather elements?
latex or egg shell
Can you paint over semi gloss with a satin?
Yes as long as you use the same base paint. You just need to sand it enough to where the paint will adhere. Make sure if the original paint is latex, use latex. If its oil based, use oil based.
Can you paint oil base gloss over oil base gloss?
Yes, you can. You can always paint over with same paint.
Can flat paint be painted over latex satin wall paint?
Yes, you can generally paint high gloss latex over flat latex paint. But you must do all the preparation work in the best tradition of any professional painter. All "flaking" must be removed and the raw wood primed. This will present a "smooth" surface for the new coating. Additionally, everything that is to be painted my be scrupulously clean and free of anything that will restrict the new latex from sticking to the old.
Will cleaning paint rollers and brushes damage a septic system?
Not if it's latex or acrylic. Yes, if it's large amounts of oil base.
Can you paint with eggshell over a semi gloss?
No. You must sand the gloss of and them prime and then paint. Semi and High Gloss is only meant for wood not dry wall. Its the worst idea ever to put a gloss on dry wall. Any paint with an Enamel is just as washable.
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.
