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Will enamel paint go over acrylic paint?
If you are painting a residence the chances are your enamel is a water borne acrylic enamel. Conversely, if you are referring to acrylic and enamel spray cans then the answer is yes you can spray one to another without any problems. Always be sure your paint is completely dry before applying successive coats.
What is better for crown molding paint - latex or enamel?
Water Based Latex Enamel is now available. Easy clean up.
What can you use to paint over enamel paint on the walls?
You can use either enamel (oil-based) paint or latex (water-based) paint. If you are using latex paint, you need to use a primer (undercoat) first. The paint store will have a special primer that allows you to paint latex over enamel. If you are going to do this, it is also a good idea to either sand the enamel paint before you paint over it, or wash it with TSP (trisodium phosphate) cleaner to remove the gloss.
Can you mix enamel and latex paint together?
A primers is basically used to seal a surface and give the top coat "tooth". A primer should be chosen for the surface it is going on, oil based primers adhere better to surfaces like bare wood, slick finishes, and old oil based paint. Once the primer has dried any kind or paint may be applied as a top coat.
Can flat paint and enamel paint be mixed?
can i mix latex with enamel paint?I'm going to try it because of the definitions below. found at http://www.ehow.com/about_5104253_latex-enamel-paint.htmlLatex PaintLatex is, simply put, rubber. Whether natural or man-made, latex is the term used to refer to it. Latex paint is paint made with rubber mixed in as the binding agent which, when dry, holds the paint together.Enamel PaintThe term enamel when used to describe paint refers to any kind of paint that is hard and glossy once it has dried. The easiest way to think of this is to think of the enamel that's found on the outermost layer of human teeth.CombinationWhen these two attributes are combined, latex enamel paint brings the best of both worlds to the home. The latex bonding in the paint means that paint will dry quicker, is easy to use, and lacks much of the odor associated with older styles of paint. The enamel quality means that the paint will be hard, able to be scrubbed clean and will boast a shiny gloss.
Can you replaced water based paint with quick dry enamel?
Yes you can.
Difference between plastic emulsion and enamel paint?
emulsion paint: paint in which the binder is dispersed in water. enamel paint: pigmented varnish, glossy coating
Will enamel paint go over acrylic paint?
If you are painting a residence the chances are your enamel is a water borne acrylic enamel. Conversely, if you are referring to acrylic and enamel spray cans then the answer is yes you can spray one to another without any problems. Always be sure your paint is completely dry before applying successive coats.
Can you mix latex and enamel paints?
Yes you can. As long as the enamel is a latex, or water base also. The only thing enamel stands for is the hardness of the paint after it has cured. Enamel is very hard making it the most durable for bathrooms, woodwork, kitchens. It can be either oil based or water based (latex stands for water based paint).
What happens acrylic varnish on enamel paints?
It will protect the paint as long as you use a water based varnish, never use oil based varnish over water based paint. Tip: "water based enamel= water based finish". "oil based enamel= oil based finish".
What is better for crown molding paint - latex or enamel?
Water Based Latex Enamel is now available. Easy clean up.
What can you use to paint over enamel paint on the walls?
You can use either enamel (oil-based) paint or latex (water-based) paint. If you are using latex paint, you need to use a primer (undercoat) first. The paint store will have a special primer that allows you to paint latex over enamel. If you are going to do this, it is also a good idea to either sand the enamel paint before you paint over it, or wash it with TSP (trisodium phosphate) cleaner to remove the gloss.
What kind of paint do you use above a bathtub where water may splash?
Enamel or Melamine .
Can you mix enamel and latex paint together?
A primers is basically used to seal a surface and give the top coat "tooth". A primer should be chosen for the surface it is going on, oil based primers adhere better to surfaces like bare wood, slick finishes, and old oil based paint. Once the primer has dried any kind or paint may be applied as a top coat.
Can flat paint and enamel paint be mixed?
can i mix latex with enamel paint?I'm going to try it because of the definitions below. found at http://www.ehow.com/about_5104253_latex-enamel-paint.htmlLatex PaintLatex is, simply put, rubber. Whether natural or man-made, latex is the term used to refer to it. Latex paint is paint made with rubber mixed in as the binding agent which, when dry, holds the paint together.Enamel PaintThe term enamel when used to describe paint refers to any kind of paint that is hard and glossy once it has dried. The easiest way to think of this is to think of the enamel that's found on the outermost layer of human teeth.CombinationWhen these two attributes are combined, latex enamel paint brings the best of both worlds to the home. The latex bonding in the paint means that paint will dry quicker, is easy to use, and lacks much of the odor associated with older styles of paint. The enamel quality means that the paint will be hard, able to be scrubbed clean and will boast a shiny gloss.
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.
Can you paint over latex paint with water based enamel paint?
I don't believe there is 'water based enamel' -that's a contradiction. Answer If your previous paint is glossy, trying washing it with TSP (or substitute) and lightly sanding it. Try the latex to see if it will adhere without bubbles. Give it plenty of drying time.
