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Can you put lacquer over water-based paint?
Be careful applying lacquer as a top coat over latex or water based paint. The paint will often "craze" (bubble or sag) when lacquer is applied to it.
What is the best paint pen to use on acrylic paint?
You can use oil-based paint pens over acrylic IF the acrylic has not been applied too thickly. You can also use water-based paint pens. HOWEVER, you cannot use acrylic over oil. The difference in how these two mediums dry and cure can make the acrylic-over-oil crack.
Can you paint flat paint over an acrylic paint?
Do you realize that you can get FLAT ACRYLIC PAINT. Flat paint refers to the gloss level. You may want Gloss, Satin, Lowsheen or Flat. Acrylic paint on the other hand refers to what the paint is based on or what binder is being used. Acrylic paint is also refered to as waterbased paint. You most likely are referring to putting flat acrylic over lowsheen or gloss acrylic. In answer to your question - as long as they are both acrylic than you will not have any problems. I am in this answer assuming that you are referring you house paints. If not than the same principle applies - acrylic over acrylic is fine. To keep acrylic from going glossy just don't polish it.
Can you put an oil based enamel over an acrylic laytex paint?
It is very easy to coat enamel paints with acrylic paints but you really should pay attention to a couple of points if you want it to be successful. Always sand the the enamal well and fill any holes with lindeed putty then apply a good coat of undercoat. I use an oil based undercoat first and then several days later sand the undercoat lightly and coat with acrylic all purpose undercoat. Once you have done this you can apply acrylic top coats. If you are using a self priming type acrylic paint on external work, you could skip the acrylic undercoat and apply it straight on to the oil based undercoat but you must leave it for several days to dry completely before coating with acrylic. I have used both methods over the past 5 years and both have not shown any sign of problems to date.
Can you use chalk pastels over acrylic paint?
Yes, you can put chalk pastels over acrylic paint. After acrylic paint is dry, you can use soft pastels over the paint so it won't crack.
Can you spray paint over acrylic lacquer?
No, the solvents in lacquer are to hot and volatile. The lacquer will cause bubbling of the acrylic paint.
Can you spray acrylic lacquer over acrylic lacquer?
No, the solvents in lacquer are to hot and volatile. The lacquer will cause bubbling of the acrylic paint.
Can you paint acrylic over oil-based paint?
No, it is not recommended to paint acrylic over oil-based paint as the two types of paint do not adhere well to each other. It is best to use acrylic paint over acrylic paint or oil-based paint over oil-based paint for better results.
Can you paint acrylic lacquer over 2 pack finish?
Yes, acrylic lacquer can be applied over a 2 pack finish. Be aware, using a very fine finish could cause an adhesion problem.
Can you put lacquer over water-based paint?
Be careful applying lacquer as a top coat over latex or water based paint. The paint will often "craze" (bubble or sag) when lacquer is applied to it.
Can I paint over oil-based paint with acrylic paint?
Yes, you can paint over oil-based paint with acrylic paint, but it is important to properly prepare the surface by sanding and priming it first to ensure adhesion.
Can you paint over oil-based paint?
Yes, you can paint over oil-based paint with latex or acrylic paint after properly preparing the surface.
What is the best paint pen to use on acrylic paint?
You can use oil-based paint pens over acrylic IF the acrylic has not been applied too thickly. You can also use water-based paint pens. HOWEVER, you cannot use acrylic over oil. The difference in how these two mediums dry and cure can make the acrylic-over-oil crack.
Why can't you paint acrylic over oil?
Acrylic paint dries quickly and is water-based, while oil paint dries slowly and is oil-based. When you paint acrylic over oil, the different drying times and bases can cause the layers to crack or peel off.
Can you paint enamel over lacquer on a car?
Yes. But you can't do the reverse. So if your primer is lacquer-based you can spray an over-coat of enamel on the top.
Can you paint flat paint over an acrylic paint?
Do you realize that you can get FLAT ACRYLIC PAINT. Flat paint refers to the gloss level. You may want Gloss, Satin, Lowsheen or Flat. Acrylic paint on the other hand refers to what the paint is based on or what binder is being used. Acrylic paint is also refered to as waterbased paint. You most likely are referring to putting flat acrylic over lowsheen or gloss acrylic. In answer to your question - as long as they are both acrylic than you will not have any problems. I am in this answer assuming that you are referring you house paints. If not than the same principle applies - acrylic over acrylic is fine. To keep acrylic from going glossy just don't polish it.
Can you lacquer over paint for a glossy finish?
Yes, you can apply lacquer over paint to achieve a glossy finish.
