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How do you test paint on the wall to find out if it is latex or oil?
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∙ 11y ago
Wash a small area with a solution of houshold detergent and warm water. Rinse well and dry it, then soak a soft rag in alcohol and rub it back and forth over the area. If paint comes off, it's latex paint and you can use another coat of latex paint. If the paint doesn't come off, it's oil-based, an oil-based primer is a must
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoto see if you have oil or water based paint take a cloth and apply alcohol to rag and gently rub in a circle if paint comes off it's a water base if not it's oil
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∙ 14y agoTry rubbing it with denatured alcohol. It will soften or dissolve latex, but won't affect oil.
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∙ 11y agoBy testing it with denatured alcohol. If the paint comes off on a rag soaked with the alcohol, then it is water based, If not, oil.
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How do you remove oil from a latex painted wall?
Use a degreaser. Test a small area first to ensure that it won't damage the latex paint also.
What happens if you use paint thinner in latex paint?
No, you use water to thin latex paint. Thinner is for oil based paint.
What kinds of wall paint are the least allergenic?
There are oil based wall paints. These paints should be less allergetic than latex based paints.
Can you use latex wall paint on a fabric shade?
Use a textile medium. It gives the paint flexibility if your shade is round. Otherwise, the paint might crack. Textile medium can be found in fabric stores and on-line. You can even paint regular fabric with indoor latex pain when you use the medium.
What type of paint should you use on a bathroom wall after you strip the wall from wallpaper?
Use a sealer if the drywall was damaged while removing the wallpaper, then use a high quality latex paint in the sheen of your choice.
Can you use interior latex pearl paint on your bathroom wall?
You can use interior Latex pearl paint on your bathroom wall. Pearl paint adds a special finish to the wall.
How do you remove oil from a latex painted wall?
Use a degreaser. Test a small area first to ensure that it won't damage the latex paint also.
Can paint for crown molding be a latex satin wall and trim paint?
Yes or it can be the same as the wall paint if it should be flat.
What type of paints do you put on the wall?
Latex paint is best for walls
What kind of paint would you use on a wall that is not smooth?
I would roller it with latex.
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 gloss latex paint be changed to satin latex paint?
LOL...no sorry, it will just be a bit shinier than anticipated. (gloss is quite scary if painted over an entire wall - better for trim and cabinets, etc)
What kinds of wall paint are the least allergenic?
There are oil based wall paints. These paints should be less allergetic than latex based paints.
Can you use latex wall paint on a fabric shade?
Use a textile medium. It gives the paint flexibility if your shade is round. Otherwise, the paint might crack. Textile medium can be found in fabric stores and on-line. You can even paint regular fabric with indoor latex pain when you use the medium.
What type of paint should you use on a bathroom wall after you strip the wall from wallpaper?
Use a sealer if the drywall was damaged while removing the wallpaper, then use a high quality latex paint in the sheen of your choice.
Can flat paint be painted over latex satin wall paint?
Yes, you can generally paint high gloss latex over flat latex paint. But you must do all the preparation work in the best tradition of any professional painter. All "flaking" must be removed and the raw wood primed. This will present a "smooth" surface for the new coating. Additionally, everything that is to be painted my be scrupulously clean and free of anything that will restrict the new latex from sticking to the old.
Can you use latex paint over an epoxy painted wall. and what steps are needed?
You can definitely use latex paint over epoxy. In fact, it is recommended to use latex over epoxy by the paint manufacturers, rather than using epoxy over epoxy. The latex adheres better and if you then want to use epoxy next time you paint, you have a nice coat of latex between the layers. If you use epoxy over epoxy, often the paint will just peel off in layers once some time passes (and sometimes right away).
