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There are good reasons why ointments are oil based rather than water based. A water based ointment would wash away too easily. An oil based ointment stays put. A water based ointment could be washed away by sweat, where oil would remain.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 13y agoEither one OK. Water based dries faster.
oil base paint is better because it soaks into the wood
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∙ 11y agoNot particularly. They have different uses .
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∙ 10y agoYou have stated the difference in your question - one is essentially oil, the other is water.
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∙ 10y agoYes.
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Can you use water based primer under oil based paint on cabinets?
Yes you can. You can use either oil based or a water based. I prefer a water based myself.
What type of thinner is used for oil varnish?
Oil-based poly varnish is thinned with mineral spirits. Water-based poly varnish is thinned with water. And polyurethane car paint is thinned with reducer.
What water based solvent dissolves oil based paint?
There is no water based solvent to dissolve oil based paint.
What do you thin Rust-Oleum paint with?
if it is water based, then water, if it is oil based, mineral spirits
Why can you get paint off with white spirit and not water?
Spirit based is oil based and oil and water don't mix. Use paint thinner or mineral spirits.
What is the difference between ointment and cream?
Creams are an O/W (oil in water) emulsion. Creams contain a small amount of oil dispersed in water. Most creams are "vanishing." They do not show once applied and are more cosmetically acceptable to most patients. Ointments are an W/O (water in oil) emulsion. Ointments are considered semisolid. Examples of bases used in ointments are: OLEAGINOUS or greasy based made from hydrocarbons such as in mineral oil or petroleum jelly. Other examples of W/O emulsions are lanolin or cold cream
What are the general classification of ointments and their sub-classification?
Ointments can be classified into various categories based on their composition and purpose. Some common classifications include oil-based ointments, water-based ointments, and emulsion-based ointments. Sub-classifications can further categorize ointments based on specific ingredients, such as corticosteroids, antibiotics, antifungals, or antipruritics. Each sub-classification serves a different therapeutic purpose.
How do pastes differ from ointments and creams?
Ointments are petroleum based - thus the slightly greasy feeling. Creams are water based. As for which is appropriate for usage - I go by this rule. Creams tend to dry out the area on which they are used (which are great for things like acne, etc). Ointments will hydrate the skin more - so if the skin is dry to begin with (not oily), then ointment is your best bet. You should be able to get both the ointment and cream in the same strength (% solution). Hope this helps.
Can you use water based primer under oil based paint on cabinets?
Yes you can. You can use either oil based or a water based. I prefer a water based myself.
Can you use a oil based paint over a water based paint?
Yes. Clean and degloss the oil based paint, apply an oil based primer, then apply the water based paint.
What happens acrylic varnish on enamel paints?
It will protect the paint as long as you use a water based varnish, never use oil based varnish over water based paint. Tip: "water based enamel= water based finish". "oil based enamel= oil based finish".
Why does the oil based paint dissolve in paint thinner but not in water?
Because paint thinner is also oil based and water is not.
Is The Oil Drums by Jeffrey Smart water based or oil based?
I am fairly certain that it is oil based. It is pretty easy to find that on google...
Can you use a water base paint over oil base paint?
Yes. Clean and degloss the oil based paint, apply an oil based primer, then apply the water based paint.
Can you paint oil based over water based?
yes
What type of thinner is used for oil varnish?
Oil-based poly varnish is thinned with mineral spirits. Water-based poly varnish is thinned with water. And polyurethane car paint is thinned with reducer.
What water based solvent dissolves oil based paint?
There is no water based solvent to dissolve oil based paint.
