Can water based paint go over gloss paint?

Answer 1

Yes, but you should clean and lightly sand the gloss paint first, to give the new paint a good 'key' surface.

Cleaning can be done with a degreasing agent such as 'sugar soap', following the instructions thoroughly before applying the new paint.

Answer 2

Whenever you want to paint over a shiny surface such as gloss paint, you must first lightly sand the entire surface to make the paint stick. I didn't do that once and the paint looked great anyways...until it all started peeling off a week or so later. The best bet is to lightly sand, prime and then paint.

Answer 3

If satin paint is latex and the gloss you are painting is latex painting over is fine..but if one is oil paint and one is latex they will not stick on wall surface...check for type by doing simple test using rubbing alcohol and scrub a spot if there is residue left on the rag it most likely is latex...if nothing on the cloth most likely oil paint or alkyd paint

Answer 4

Yes. As with any prep, the old paint must be given a "tooth" for the new paint to grab. This is done by sanding or painting it with a special primer that will give it a "tooth". Either way it must be a clean, sound surface.

As always, in old homes, be careful around lead based paint.

Answer 5

yes

Matt/Flat paint makes a very good undercoat

Answer 6

no