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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.

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Can you paint over enamel with latex?

you can paint over latex paint with latex enamel.


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.


Is latex semi gloss and latex semi gloss enamel the same?

Close to the same. Enamel just means that it's a hard finish. If you're painting a door, trim or anywhere that will be handled often and you must use a water based paint, an enamel is the way to go.


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.


Can you use latex primer over oil base enamel?

Not directly. You will need to use a primer made to adhere to oil and will accept a latex topcoat.


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.


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 paint enamel paint over enamel paint?

Yes you can paint enamel on silver. The problem will be that the paint will not be permanent because the process of enameling on silver is one involving heat. Since you won't be using enameling pigments because it is standard paint, the paint cannot combine into the silver.


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).


Do artist paint with latex enamel paints?

Yes, some do use that.


Can you paint Windsor Newton artist oils over latex enamel?

Yes, you can.