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Dont mix linseed oil and latex primer.

Latex = Waterbased,

Linseed Oil = Oil based

Don't mix oil and water, unless you are making salad dressing.

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Unless it is very weathered, to the point of being gone, a surface coated with linseed oil will not accept an latex stain.

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Can you put latex stain over oil stain without priming?

No because latex paint will no stick to the oil stain. unless you sand the surface first then pain it


What is the best mixture of linseed oil and wood stain to finish a new pine door?

Add the wood stain to the linseed oil until you have reached the desired color for your new door. Be sure to test the stain on the same kind of wood as the door so you will know the true color once you apply it to the door.


Is there a primer so you can put oil based stain over latex?

Most stains, be they latex or oil based are transparent or semi-transparent, using a primer under it would eliminate the possibility of seeing the wood beneath the stain (which is usually why stain is used).A primer is used over oil based paint when you want to switch over to use latex based paint on the same surface.


Can a latex painted piece be stained with oil based stain for an antique look?

If you are looking for a faux antique finish you can use stain over latex paint to achieve it. The latex must be completely clean, grease/oil free and dry. The oil based stain, usually in a dark brown colour, is applied with a brush and then rubbed in with a clean absorbent cloth. In this process most of the stain is removed, but what remains settles in the cracks, crevices and corners and simulate the look of the accumulated dirt of years, hence the "antiquing."


Can you use latex stain over polyurethane enforced oil based stain?

Yes, but only if the stain is a few years old and really dry. You have to wash the stain thoroughly to remove the chalked pigments and then prime it to seal the checks in the wood. One disadvantage of stain is that it will not keep the wood from checking as it dries. Either a latex of alkyd primer will work well. You can then paint it with your latex top coat.

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Can you put oil stain over latex stain?

No, oil needs to penetrate the surface and the latex stain will inhibit that penetration.


Can stain be mixed with linseed oil?

Yes! Providing that the stain in question is "oil based"! If the stain is LATEX then no. Oil based products will mix, but oil and water won't! Water being the carrying agent of latex!


How do you go from oil stain to latex?

Oil stain is for bringing out the colour in wood. -If you feel it needs a latex stain, just paint it over -I don't see the point.


Can you put latex stain over oil stain without priming?

No because latex paint will no stick to the oil stain. unless you sand the surface first then pain it


What is the best mixture of linseed oil and wood stain to finish a new pine door?

Add the wood stain to the linseed oil until you have reached the desired color for your new door. Be sure to test the stain on the same kind of wood as the door so you will know the true color once you apply it to the door.


Is there a primer so you can put oil based stain over latex?

Most stains, be they latex or oil based are transparent or semi-transparent, using a primer under it would eliminate the possibility of seeing the wood beneath the stain (which is usually why stain is used).A primer is used over oil based paint when you want to switch over to use latex based paint on the same surface.


Can a latex painted piece be stained with oil based stain for an antique look?

If you are looking for a faux antique finish you can use stain over latex paint to achieve it. The latex must be completely clean, grease/oil free and dry. The oil based stain, usually in a dark brown colour, is applied with a brush and then rubbed in with a clean absorbent cloth. In this process most of the stain is removed, but what remains settles in the cracks, crevices and corners and simulate the look of the accumulated dirt of years, hence the "antiquing."


What was used before latex paint was invented?

Whitewash was frequently used. Additionally, linseed oil based paints were common.


Can you use latex stain over polyurethane enforced oil based stain?

Yes, but only if the stain is a few years old and really dry. You have to wash the stain thoroughly to remove the chalked pigments and then prime it to seal the checks in the wood. One disadvantage of stain is that it will not keep the wood from checking as it dries. Either a latex of alkyd primer will work well. You can then paint it with your latex top coat.


Will it work If i put Oil stain over flat latex paint?

Not really. Stain needs to absorb in to a wooden surface. If the surface is covered with anything it will reject the oil that carries that stain colour. It will dry against the surface but because its not fully adhered it will come off


How much latex stain should you sand off before applying an oil base stain?

All of it. Otherwise the latex stain will seal the surface of the wood and the oil will not be able to penetrate into the wood. Sanding won't remove all of the residue. You'll want to use a paint stripper/stain remover too.


Can you use oil over latex?

Mineral oil destroys latex. Other oils are not good for latex.