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Typically it is unwise to cover latex with oil or oil with latex. In interior applications it is possible to apply an oil based primer over the latex then apply two coats of oil however if you are not entirely through you may find some edges failing after some years.
It's really a question of how long will it last and how durable will it be.
Water based paint is typically a latex or acrylic base. These types of bases are designed to withstand considerable strain or stretching during their lifetimes whereas oil based is typically less forgiving and prone to chipping as it's quite a hard finish. The oil based will likely chip over the latex as it expands and contracts with the surface on which it has been applied.
Some may contend that it is possible to cover one with the other as long as you sand the surface. I have found this advice to be inadequate and would advise to use oil over oil and latex over latex.
If you feel brave lightly sand with a 150 or so (water based tends to gum up the sandpaper) then apply one coat oil based primer followed by two coats oil based top coat.
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Can you paint over enamel with latex?
you can paint over latex paint with latex enamel.
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.
Can you paint acrylic enamel paint over base coat paint?
If the base coat used in your project is water base then yes, you bet you can. If there is any chance that the base coat used was an oil base paint then you cannot paint directly over it. The acrylic enamel will not adhere to the oil base paint and will begin to peel off as soon as it is dry. In which case a coat of primer is in order.
What kind paint used for golf car?
Most likely auto enamel paint.
Will enamel paint go over flat paint?
Yes, enamel paint will go over flat paint.
Difference between plastic emulsion and enamel paint?
emulsion paint: paint in which the binder is dispersed in water. enamel paint: pigmented varnish, glossy coating
What paint should be used to paint the panel on a dishwasher?
Enamel paint.
Can you paint over enamel with latex?
you can paint over latex paint with latex enamel.
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.
Can you paint acrylic enamel paint over base coat paint?
If the base coat used in your project is water base then yes, you bet you can. If there is any chance that the base coat used was an oil base paint then you cannot paint directly over it. The acrylic enamel will not adhere to the oil base paint and will begin to peel off as soon as it is dry. In which case a coat of primer is in order.
What kind paint used for golf car?
Most likely auto enamel paint.
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).
Can you replaced water based paint with quick dry enamel?
Yes you can.
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".
Will enamel paint go over flat paint?
Yes, enamel paint will go over flat paint.
Is bituminous paint a type of enamel paint?
Enamel paint is basically a type of oil based paint. It can be defined as a semi or high-gloss paint that levels out all by itself. You spread it evenly with a brush, and then the strokes vanish; it forms an enamel surface. It works superlatively on a distinctive primer that equalizes the surface.
What is better for crown molding paint - latex or enamel?
Water Based Latex Enamel is now available. Easy clean up.
