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Can oil based paint be painted over latex paint?

There are some water based coatings that will adhere to an oil based surface without using a primer; however, an oil or acrylic-based primer, used as a bridge, will allow you to paint latex over an oil-base paint trouble free.


Can you use water base primer over oil base paint before top coating with latex paint?

You can always paint latex ( water based )over an oil based paint as the latex just dries on the surface. However don't paint an oil based over a latex paint. Oil based paints need to absorb into the wood or other surfaces or it will just dry and flake off. For more information on the differences and when or not to use a latex or oil paint please see the following article. . http://www.ehow.com/how_4713170_between-latex-oil-base-paint.html


Is it possible to put oil base paint over latex floor paint?

yes but you cannot put latex on top of oil based surfaces You actually are NOT advised to put oil over latex surfaces, which is why you're supposed to prime will an oil-based (alkyd) primer. Latex and Polyurethane should always have a layer of oil-base beneath it.


What kind of paint can you put over all surface enamel latex primer?

You can use either a water or oil-based paint over a latex primer.


Can you put latex over oil base?

Water based paint such as latex and acrylic do not adhere well to oil paint. In order to paint over oil paint you must sand the surface and prime it with a good quality oil or alcohol based primer and then top coat with a water based paint. Oil based paints will adhere well to water based paints sp it is unnecessary to prime before top coating, unless you have had to do any repairs to the surface.

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Can I paint latex over oil-based paint?

No, it is not recommended to paint latex over oil-based paint without proper preparation, as the latex paint may not adhere well to the oil-based surface.


Can you paint latex over oil-based paint?

No, it is not recommended to paint latex over oil-based paint without proper preparation, as the latex paint may not adhere well to the oil-based surface.


Is latex paint oil-based?

No, latex paint is water-based, not oil-based.


Can I paint over oil-based paint with latex paint?

Yes, you can paint over oil-based paint with latex 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.


Can you apply latex paint over oil-based paint?

No, it is not recommended to apply latex paint over oil-based paint without proper preparation, as the two types of paint do not adhere well to each other. It is best to either remove the oil-based paint or use a bonding primer before applying latex paint.


Can I apply oil over latex paint?

No, it is not recommended to apply oil-based paint over latex paint. Oil-based paint typically does not adhere well to latex paint and may result in poor adhesion and durability. It is best to use the same type of paint for touch-ups or repainting.


Is acrylic paint latex or oil-based?

Acrylic paint is water-based, not oil-based or latex-based.


Can you paint over latex with an oil based primer?

Yes


Can oil based paint be painted over latex paint?

There are some water based coatings that will adhere to an oil based surface without using a primer; however, an oil or acrylic-based primer, used as a bridge, will allow you to paint latex over an oil-base paint trouble free.


Can you use water base primer over oil base paint before top coating with latex paint?

You can always paint latex ( water based )over an oil based paint as the latex just dries on the surface. However don't paint an oil based over a latex paint. Oil based paints need to absorb into the wood or other surfaces or it will just dry and flake off. For more information on the differences and when or not to use a latex or oil paint please see the following article. . http://www.ehow.com/how_4713170_between-latex-oil-base-paint.html


Is it possible to use latex paint over oil-based primer?

Yes, it is possible to use latex paint over oil-based primer, but it is important to ensure proper adhesion by lightly sanding the primer before applying the latex paint.