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Yes, as long as the latex paint is clean and sanded to a dull finish.

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no, oil over latex. never latex over oil unless you sand and prime it real good.

I think you can do it, when you prime with shellac. That makes the latex hold.

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Yes you can. As long as the surface is clean, dry and dulled.

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