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What is an alkyd?
Alkyd is used to create paints that will dry extremely hard and will resist multiple cleanings. Normally, alkyd paints are oil-based, but there are now water based varieties. You can find alkyd paints on doors and trim both inside and outside houses.
How do you paint with alkyd?
In the past oil paints referred to either petroleum based paints or linseed based paints. Today in the USA petroleum based paints are no longer sold and it is difficult to find linseed based paints though they do exist with a small proportion of linseed oil. Alkyd paints are made with synthetic oil and are readily available and have come to be known as "oil" paint.
Can you mix oil base stain with linseed oil?
No. Oil and water don't mix. -- Oil and water can be mixed. Emulsify it. You would need to mix in the oil slowly while stirring with an electric mixer. You would need to use a large enough quantity of paint for the mixer to be submerged.
Can you stain over stained oak cabinets?
Yes, just clean with a TSP solution, sand to remove the gloss, prime with an oil based primer, then paint with two coats of either a water or oil based alkyd paint for washability and durability.
Can you use latex stain over polyurethane enforced oil based stain?
Yes, but only if the stain is a few years old and really dry. You have to wash the stain thoroughly to remove the chalked pigments and then prime it to seal the checks in the wood. One disadvantage of stain is that it will not keep the wood from checking as it dries. Either a latex of alkyd primer will work well. You can then paint it with your latex top coat.
What is an alkyd?
Alkyd is used to create paints that will dry extremely hard and will resist multiple cleanings. Normally, alkyd paints are oil-based, but there are now water based varieties. You can find alkyd paints on doors and trim both inside and outside houses.
Can I apply acrylic stain over an oil-based stain?
No, it is not recommended to apply acrylic stain over an oil-based stain as the two types of stains are not compatible and may not adhere properly. It is best to remove the existing oil-based stain before applying the acrylic stain for better results.
What is the difference between wood paint and alkyd paint?
Alkyd paint has a resin in it to help the oil in the paint dry faster, oil based paint in my opinion has a more vibrant colors, both in depth an brightness, waterbased seems to be toned down some-what. Wood paint can be either water based or oil based and even water soluble oil based. Oil based alkyd paint lately are used for things or areas that might receive abuse, and because of the slower drying time the oil based alkyd paint will show less brush marks then water based paint.
Can you stain over oil-based polyurethane?
Yes, you can stain over oil-based polyurethane, but it is important to properly prepare the surface by sanding it lightly before applying the stain. This will help the stain adhere better to the polyurethane finish.
How do you paint with alkyd?
In the past oil paints referred to either petroleum based paints or linseed based paints. Today in the USA petroleum based paints are no longer sold and it is difficult to find linseed based paints though they do exist with a small proportion of linseed oil. Alkyd paints are made with synthetic oil and are readily available and have come to be known as "oil" paint.
Can you use polycrylic over oil-based stain for your project?
No, it is not recommended to use polycrylic over oil-based stain for your project as the two products are not compatible and may not adhere properly. It is best to use a water-based polyurethane over oil-based stain for better results.
Can you apply oil-based stain over a surface previously treated with water-based stain?
No, it is not recommended to apply oil-based stain over a surface previously treated with water-based stain. The two types of stains are not compatible and may not adhere properly, leading to an uneven or blotchy finish. It is best to sand down the surface and remove the water-based stain before applying the oil-based stain for better results.
Is Varathane stain oil-based?
Yes, Varathane stain is oil-based.
Is oil or water better for Brazilian cherry floors?
Oil based stain is best on Brazilian Cherry.
Can you apply oil-based stain over acrylic stain?
No, you cannot apply oil-based stain over acrylic stain. Oil-based stain will not adhere properly to a surface that has been previously coated with acrylic stain. It is recommended to remove the acrylic stain before applying an oil-based stain for best results.
Can you apply oil-based polyurethane over oil-based stain?
Yes, you can apply oil-based polyurethane over oil-based stain.
Can you apply oil-based stain over existing oil-based stain?
Yes, you can apply oil-based stain over existing oil-based stain. Make sure to properly clean and prepare the surface before applying the new stain for best results.
