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Wipe the surface with some denatured alcohol on a rag. If the paint melts, it's a latex, if it just cleans the surface it's oil. After cleaning and deglossing by sanding, or if oil based, chemically deglossing, coat the surface with a like product.
If it's oil based and you want to change it to oil, apply an oil-based primer as a bridge, then apply a high quality acrylic paint over the primer.
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Is enamel paint flammable?
Enamel paint that has dried on a surface is no more or less flammable than other top coats. Many of the chemicals in enamel paint are combustible under the right conditions. It is advisable to store unused enamel paint, and many other household chemicals, in a safe environment.
Can you paint enamel over latex?
Enamel is a word used to describe a finish, not the formulation of a paint. It simply means a hard reflective surface. Many people mistakenly use the word enamel when referring to oil based paints. So. if you are asking if you can paint latex or acrylic paint over a latex or acrylic enamel the answer is yes, however, I strongly recommend you sand the old paint first to give the top coat "tooth". If you are asking about painting latex or acrylic over an oil based paint the answer is still yes, however you must first sand the old paint and apply a good quality primer to it. Check with a reputable paint retailer for the best brand in your area.
How can you paint a bathroom counter top?
You would need to find a specific type of enamel paint that is formulated for just this purpose.
Where can one purchase Por15 enamel paint?
Por 15 sell their various enamel paints from their web site. There is the high temperature engine enamel, and other automotive single part and two part enamel top coats to choose from.
Can you use enamel over latex?
Do you mean oil based enamel, or alkyd enamel? It can, but you will have to prime it with a barrier coat of compatible primer for the new paint to stick to it. I would not recommend it though. If the latex paint has been around for a long time, you have a better chance of having your new paint last. Is this inside or outside? Is it exposed to temperature extremes? The latex paint will be able to expand and contract more than the oil based enamel. If you can imagine putting paint on a latex glove, letting it dry, then putting the glove on (stretching it) then you will have a good idea (although much more extreme) of what you are asking the paint to do. If you really must put an oil based enamel on top of latex. Use a good oil based enamel like Kilz or Zinnzer Bullseye before you paint it. After you put the barrier coat on, you will have a limited time to get the other paint on....check the directions.
Can I spray enamel paint over the top of acrylic paint on a car?
Yes you can.
Is enamel paint flammable?
Enamel paint that has dried on a surface is no more or less flammable than other top coats. Many of the chemicals in enamel paint are combustible under the right conditions. It is advisable to store unused enamel paint, and many other household chemicals, in a safe environment.
Can you paint enamel over latex?
Enamel is a word used to describe a finish, not the formulation of a paint. It simply means a hard reflective surface. Many people mistakenly use the word enamel when referring to oil based paints. So. if you are asking if you can paint latex or acrylic paint over a latex or acrylic enamel the answer is yes, however, I strongly recommend you sand the old paint first to give the top coat "tooth". If you are asking about painting latex or acrylic over an oil based paint the answer is still yes, however you must first sand the old paint and apply a good quality primer to it. Check with a reputable paint retailer for the best brand in your area.
How can you paint a bathroom counter top?
You would need to find a specific type of enamel paint that is formulated for just this purpose.
Can you paint enamel over lacquer on a car?
Yes. But you can't do the reverse. So if your primer is lacquer-based you can spray an over-coat of enamel on the top.
Where can one purchase Por15 enamel paint?
Por 15 sell their various enamel paints from their web site. There is the high temperature engine enamel, and other automotive single part and two part enamel top coats to choose from.
Can you use enamel over latex?
Do you mean oil based enamel, or alkyd enamel? It can, but you will have to prime it with a barrier coat of compatible primer for the new paint to stick to it. I would not recommend it though. If the latex paint has been around for a long time, you have a better chance of having your new paint last. Is this inside or outside? Is it exposed to temperature extremes? The latex paint will be able to expand and contract more than the oil based enamel. If you can imagine putting paint on a latex glove, letting it dry, then putting the glove on (stretching it) then you will have a good idea (although much more extreme) of what you are asking the paint to do. If you really must put an oil based enamel on top of latex. Use a good oil based enamel like Kilz or Zinnzer Bullseye before you paint it. After you put the barrier coat on, you will have a limited time to get the other paint on....check the directions.
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.
When painting iron fence can you paint enamel over latex?
You can paint over latex paint with either an oil or water based enamel paint as long as the surface is dull, clean and rust free. Any bare metal will need to be primed with a primer, either oil based or 100% acrylic Direct-to-metal, prior to top-coating.
Can you paint capping on top of a boundary wall?
Sure you can. Use Porch and Floor enamel for a good finish. Available in Home Depot.
Can you use acrylic paints on plastic?
You can use acrylic paint on plastic provided you prepare the surface first. Before you begin painting you will have to prime it with paint that is suitable for plastic, such as an enamel paint. Once you have finished painting with the acrylic paint, the project will need a top coat.
What would be the best paint to change color of a vinyl top table?
The best paint to use in order to change the color of a vinyl top table is vinyl spray paint. You will first have to clean and prime the table top.
