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As long as you use a good primer first, you can use it over anything.
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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
Is it possible to put oil base paint over latex floor paint?
yes but you cannot put latex on top of oil based surfaces You actually are NOT advised to put oil over latex surfaces, which is why you're supposed to prime will an oil-based (alkyd) primer. Latex and Polyurethane should always have a layer of oil-base beneath it.
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 use an oil paint brush for latex paint?
The water in the latex paint will soften the bristles of a brush intended for oil paint, so it is not a good idea.
Are there disadvantages in applying acrylic latex paint?
Acrylic latex paint is a good product, but sits on the surface and does not penetrate. Raw wood and previously oil-based painted surfaces must be primed first to assure adhesion.
Why does primer paint dry faster than latex paint?
Because it's soaking in to dry unused surfaces.
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 polyacrylic paint over latex paint?
Yes ,you can use polyacrylic over latex
Can you paint latex paint over oil based paint?
Yes, oil based paint is very versatile and can be painted over many painted surfaces, including those previously coated with latex paint, as long as the surface is dull and clean.
Is it possible to put oil base paint over latex floor paint?
yes but you cannot put latex on top of oil based surfaces You actually are NOT advised to put oil over latex surfaces, which is why you're supposed to prime will an oil-based (alkyd) primer. Latex and Polyurethane should always have a layer of oil-base beneath it.
Can you use face paint on latex?
No , No you can not .
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 use an oil paint brush for latex paint?
The water in the latex paint will soften the bristles of a brush intended for oil paint, so it is not a good idea.
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.
What type of paints work best on smooth surfaces?
The best paint to use for smooth surfaces is a latex based paints especially for a lighter color paint. Oil based paints can also be used and provide a very nice finish when dried for darker color paints.
Are there disadvantages in applying acrylic latex paint?
Acrylic latex paint is a good product, but sits on the surface and does not penetrate. Raw wood and previously oil-based painted surfaces must be primed first to assure adhesion.
Can you paint over enamel with latex?
you can paint over latex paint with latex enamel.
