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Can you paint semi gloss over flat latyex paint?
Yes. You can paint semi-gloss latex paint over flat latex paint. It is not advised to paint over any latex with any oil-based paint. Nor is it advised to try and paint over semi-gloss paint with any other finish without first de-glossing the finish and priming.
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 2 year-old flat latex paint as a primer for new eggshell latex paint?
The flat latex paint will stick to satin or semi-gloss latex paint without any problems. The main consern is making sure the surface is clean and sound before begining to paint, plus use top quality paints for the best results.
Can you paint over enamel with latex?
you can paint over latex paint with latex enamel.
What is the difference from base paint and semi gloss latex paint?
Base paint is also known as flat paint, or flat wall paint, or matt paint and is a latex paint. Flat paint is just that, flat or dull with no sheen at all. Semi-gloss is an enamel that dries very hard and can be found in a low sheen (satin) a medium sheen (semi-gloss) and a high sheen (high gloss) Flat paint is usually used on walls and ceilings where as semi-gloss is used in kitchens, bathrooms, doors an jambs because it helps hold back the inherent moisture in those areas.
Will semi gloss paint cover and stick to flat latex paint?
Yes, it will.
Can you paint semi gloss over flat latyex paint?
Yes. You can paint semi-gloss latex paint over flat latex paint. It is not advised to paint over any latex with any oil-based paint. Nor is it advised to try and paint over semi-gloss paint with any other finish without first de-glossing the finish and priming.
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.
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 2 year-old flat latex paint as a primer for new eggshell latex paint?
The flat latex paint will stick to satin or semi-gloss latex paint without any problems. The main consern is making sure the surface is clean and sound before begining to paint, plus use top quality paints for the best results.
Can you paint over enamel with latex?
you can paint over latex paint with latex enamel.
What is the difference from base paint and semi gloss latex paint?
Base paint is also known as flat paint, or flat wall paint, or matt paint and is a latex paint. Flat paint is just that, flat or dull with no sheen at all. Semi-gloss is an enamel that dries very hard and can be found in a low sheen (satin) a medium sheen (semi-gloss) and a high sheen (high gloss) Flat paint is usually used on walls and ceilings where as semi-gloss is used in kitchens, bathrooms, doors an jambs because it helps hold back the inherent moisture in those areas.
Is latex paint the same as enamel?
"flat" paint is flat flat -- no sheen at all. My understanding is that "flat enamel" has a very slight sheen -- like about 6%, which supposedly makes it a little easier to clean than the flat flat paint. But, it's pretty hard to distinguish one from the other.
Is latex paint the same as acrylic paint?
No, latex paint and acrylic paint are not the same. Latex paint is water-based and contains latex, while acrylic paint is a type of paint that uses acrylic resin as a binder.
Is acrylic paint latex-based?
No, acrylic paint is not latex-based. Acrylic paint is made from a synthetic resin, while latex paint is made from a natural rubber latex.
Can you use flat latex paint on a heating register cover?
I wouldn't, as I believe it would crack with the heat.
Why would dry latex paint wipe off walls with water?
Dry latex paint can sometimes be reactivated with water because latex paint is water-based. When water is applied, it softens the paint's surface, making it easier to wipe off. This is especially common with matte or flat finishes that have not been properly cured.
