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The water in the latex paint will soften the bristles of a brush intended for oil paint, so it is not a good idea.
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Can you use a latex brush for oil paint?
No. There are special brushes for oil based paint.
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 type of paint and brush do you use to paint a hair-on-cowhide rug?
If it is necessary to paint a hair-on cowhide rug, use spray paint for fabric. If latex or oil paint is used it will make the rug stiff and sticky.
Can you use latex paint over oil base primer?
yes. However, you cannot use an oil base paint over a latex primer. If you change your mind on the paint, you must strip the paint before you use an oil based paint on the primer.
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
Can you use a latex brush for oil paint?
No. There are special brushes for oil based paint.
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 type of paint and brush do you use to paint a hair-on-cowhide rug?
If it is necessary to paint a hair-on cowhide rug, use spray paint for fabric. If latex or oil paint is used it will make the rug stiff and sticky.
Can you use latex paint over oil base primer?
yes. However, you cannot use an oil base paint over a latex primer. If you change your mind on the paint, you must strip the paint before you use an oil based paint on the primer.
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
Can you use a self primed latex paint over oil base paint?
no
Can you use latex primer over oil base enamel?
Not directly. You will need to use a primer made to adhere to oil and will accept a latex topcoat.
Is it OK to use oil paint over latex paint when applying concrete striping paint?
You can not put oil paint over latex paint. Oil is a rigid coating and latex is a flexible coating. When you put a rigid coating over something that is flexible the rigid coating cracks off.
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 paint over semi gloss with a satin?
Yes as long as you use the same base paint. You just need to sand it enough to where the paint will adhere. Make sure if the original paint is latex, use latex. If its oil based, use oil based.
Will oil base paint stick to latex paint?
I'm not too sure, but it probably says on the can. I have used both latex and oil based paint; and I can't stand oil-based paint. It's more difficult to work with than with latex paint. Painting with latex is fun whereas painting with oil-based paint was a total pain in the ......... The fumes are so strong you can't use it indoors unless the area is well ventilated. The paint drips off the brush before you get it to the wall because the the paint is oily. Imagine painting with motor oil. It's almost that bad. I'll never use oil based paint again. its nothing like painting with motor oil, more like molasses I have been painting house's/ skyscrapers/oil rigs for over 25 years. & yes you can use oil base paint over latex, 1st you scruff the existing paint with sand paper, then dust, put 1 coat of primer(Kilz primer is the best I have found to use) over latex paint a lite coat will do. let dry & now your free to start painting. Dan
Can a latex brush put in paint thinner cleaned and used for latex still?
Yes If using latex paint, DO NOT use paint thinner to clean the brush, instead use a wire brush and luke-warm water, wait til dried then it's ok to use again. Bill's Painting Lanc P.A. ______________________________________________ No you really should not use this brush for a water based product again. The residue from the paint thinner will never completely be removed. The bristles of the brush are damaged now and will not give you a clean flow to your next project. Better to chalk it up to experience and invest in a new brush. Make sure when you're purchasing it that the cover says for "latex" paints. You can buy a brush, cover reading: "for all paints", or one, cover reading: "for oil based" . When cleaning your brushes (used for latex paint), wash them out in warm water not cold. Cold water makes the paint set-up (dry). You can use dish detergent, but when I don't, have the pro-brush cleaner/conditioner, i like to use shampoo. It does for the brush what it does for your hair. I also use conditioner for the bristles. After you wash out brush thoroughly, apply conditioner and leave it in the brush. Re-form the shape of the brush as to avoid any stray hairs. Wash it out before you use it the next time.
