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Can you put an oil based polyurethane over a water based latex paint?
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∙ 12y ago
Latex paint is Porous, breathable. If it were like alkyd paint that wasn't able to allow moisture to pass through it would crack when moisture is built up behind it. Just as it is porous, it is also fairly elastic, unlike again alkyd paint. Latex paint doesn't reach maximum durability until it fully cures. Cured isn't just dry, for curing can take over a month, though it is dry often is just an hour. Until then, consider it fairly easy to damage.
However, you can put as many coats as you like, including polyurethane. Make sure it is dry and cured. Sand or brillo the surface with the finest. Next, use a high quality brush and long strokes and you'll have a beautiful, {{HARDER finish / surface than with only latex.
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What is latex paint?
Names of products in paint are often changing. However, most latex paint is still water based.
Can polyurethane be sprayed over an item painted with acrylic paint?
Yes, both oil and water-based polyurethanes will adhere well to an item coated with acrylic paint. If it is a polyurethane paint, dull the surface prior to painting. If it is a clear. realize that that oil based polyurethane will impart an amber hue while a water based polyurethane is crystal clear and will not affect the color.
What happens if you use paint thinner in latex paint?
No, you use water to thin latex paint. Thinner is for oil based paint.
Can you use oil base polyurethane over latex paint?
Yes, you can use latex paint over poly but you have a few steps to do before you can apply it. First, whether the poly is oil or water based, you'll want to sand it to give it a tooth (something to grab onto). Make sure to wear a mask and goggles. Next, prime the surface you want to paint. You can fill any hole or fix imperfections over the primer but you'll have to prime those areas again if you do. After you're priming is done, you can roll out your paint. Quick note: if the poly is oil-based, I would use an oil based primer (Zinsser"s bin 1-2-3 oderless oil primer, white can with yellow flag on it). You can roll latex over this primer.
What is the best way to remove paint lines from concrete floors?
It depends on whether it is a water (latex) based paint or a oil based paint. If it is oil based paint it may not come out, but if it is a water (latex) based paint use 'Goof Off' or other latex paint removers with a wire brush. I have used 'Muriatic acid' on some concrete appications.
What is latex paint?
Names of products in paint are often changing. However, most latex paint is still water based.
What are the dangers of a two-year-old inhaling latex paint fumes?
If you mean latex paint, none. Latex is a water based paint and has no toxic fumes.
What is a word for a water based paint?
Latex or emulsion.
Can polyurethane be sprayed over an item painted with acrylic paint?
Yes, both oil and water-based polyurethanes will adhere well to an item coated with acrylic paint. If it is a polyurethane paint, dull the surface prior to painting. If it is a clear. realize that that oil based polyurethane will impart an amber hue while a water based polyurethane is crystal clear and will not affect the color.
What is water-based paint used for?
Water based paint is often termed "latex based" and it is used for a vast amount of applications.
What happens if you use paint thinner in latex paint?
No, you use water to thin latex paint. Thinner is for oil based paint.
Can you put oil based polyurethane over latex paint on wood book shelves to prevent marring?
I make it a habit never to mix water-based with oil-based, way to many problems occure. On the up note they have water-based poly, use that. Good-Luck
Can you use oil base polyurethane over latex paint?
Yes, you can use latex paint over poly but you have a few steps to do before you can apply it. First, whether the poly is oil or water based, you'll want to sand it to give it a tooth (something to grab onto). Make sure to wear a mask and goggles. Next, prime the surface you want to paint. You can fill any hole or fix imperfections over the primer but you'll have to prime those areas again if you do. After you're priming is done, you can roll out your paint. Quick note: if the poly is oil-based, I would use an oil based primer (Zinsser"s bin 1-2-3 oderless oil primer, white can with yellow flag on it). You can roll latex over this primer.
Can you apply polyurethane over enamel paint?
You can apply "oil" based polyurethane over "oil" based enamel, you can also apply "water" based polyurethane over "water" based enamel, never mix the two, there's to much of a chance for problems.
What is the best way to remove paint lines from concrete floors?
It depends on whether it is a water (latex) based paint or a oil based paint. If it is oil based paint it may not come out, but if it is a water (latex) based paint use 'Goof Off' or other latex paint removers with a wire brush. I have used 'Muriatic acid' on some concrete appications.
What is base paint used for?
Water based paint is often termed "latex based" and it is used for a vast amount of applications.
Can you get semigloss paint in water paint?
Latex and acrylic (both water-based paints) do come in a semi-gloss finish.
