Can you restate your question are you asking what is the latex paint or are you asking when was the invention of the latex paint.
Latex paint was invented in the late 1940's. -About 75 years ago.
No, it's not a latex base.
It's primer made with a latex or acrylic base. You can use any kind of paint over this.
Yes, you can.
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
Yes, just ensure that the surface is clean, grease free and dulled.
No, it's not a latex base.
It's primer made with a latex or acrylic base. You can use any kind of paint over this.
Yes, you can.
Just paint it on if the latex is adhering well.
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
no it will not stick
Yes, just ensure that the surface is clean, grease free and dulled.
No, they will not mix,
no
No, you either need to really rough up the oil paint with fine sand paper, or put a base coat on before you paint with your Latex paint. If you don't your Latex paint won't adhere.
Not directly. You will need to use a primer made to adhere to oil and will accept a latex topcoat.
yes. However, you cannot use an oil base paint over a latex primer. If you change your mind on the paint, you must strip the paint before you use an oil based paint on the primer.