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More important is, that both paints are of the same kind (like: oil-based paint, acrylic paint, latex paint). Semi-gloss is more easily painted over then high gloss, but first better find out what the old paint layer is made of. Check with the help of alcohol - if paint comes off in any way when you rub it with a cloth of alcohol, it's latex or acrylic paint (and can be painted over with acrylics).
What else can I help you with?
How much semigloss and flat paint equal satin paint or eggshell paint?
If you mix a flat and semi-gloss 1:1 you should end up with a paint in the eggshell range. Mix the same paints 1:3 and you should end up with a satin. Experiment with small amounts to get the desired gloss.
How do you dull eggshell paint finish once on wall?
Yes, mix in a couple teaspoons regular talcum powder.
Can you mix acrylic paint and satin paint?
If they are both of the same base you can. Satin paint can be an acrylic or a latex,or an oil. Check on the can cleaning instructions for base. Jason Pollock used both in his work 'Bluepoles' which hangs in the Canberra museum I think
Can you mix eggshell paint to change the colour?
Yes, but remember that eggshell is already a changed color, so to speak. It's a colored white. Mix small amounts of the eggshell and other color to see your results. You may have to make several mixtures, so be sure to keep track of the amount of color you put into the eggshell so that when you get the color you want, you'll know how you got it and how to get it again.
Can you mix satin paint and flat to make eggshell?
If both cans of paint are interior, latex and the same colour, go ahead. The eggshell finish does not vary much in sheen level from one manufacturer to another. If one can is oil base and the other latex, NO. If the colour of the two cans of paint are not the same... I'd be very careful as you may not like the new colour you get.
How much semigloss and flat paint equal satin paint or eggshell paint?
If you mix a flat and semi-gloss 1:1 you should end up with a paint in the eggshell range. Mix the same paints 1:3 and you should end up with a satin. Experiment with small amounts to get the desired gloss.
Can interior flat be mixed with interior flat latex?
Yes, depending on the mix ratio, you will end up with an eggshell or satin finish.
How do you dull eggshell paint finish once on wall?
Yes, mix in a couple teaspoons regular talcum powder.
Can you mix satin paint and semi gloss paint and if you do will it give a dusty finish?
you can mix paint of different sheen levels provided they are of the same vehicle or base (i.e.. water based, oil based. Mixing a satin with a semi-gloss will still be reasonably close to an "eggshell" finish. The best way to know is to use the chart below and add the 2 sheen level percentages together and divide by 2.For example a low sheen (satin) is 20% sheen + Semi-Gloss which is lets say 50%20+50=70 divided by 2 = average sheen of 35% giving you an eggshell finish.Flat (1-9% gloss)Low Sheen (10-25% gloss)Eggshell (26-40% gloss)Semi Gloss (41-69% gloss)Gloss (70-89% gloss)
What two colour paints do you mix for eggshell?
Red and Yellow to make orange (use more yellow than red). Than add some white.
Does sherwin Williams have a product for making satin paint flat?
If you want to turn your satin paint into flat wall paint simply mix one to one. One gallon of flat to each gallon of satin. The flat wall paint will obliterate any sheen the satin once had.
What kind of paint can you mix with epoxy for a durable and long-lasting finish?
You can mix acrylic paint with epoxy for a durable and long-lasting finish.
Can you mix white satin latex paint with yellow semi gloss yellow paint?
Sure you can!it will work just fine
Can you mix acrylic paint and satin paint?
If they are both of the same base you can. Satin paint can be an acrylic or a latex,or an oil. Check on the can cleaning instructions for base. Jason Pollock used both in his work 'Bluepoles' which hangs in the Canberra museum I think
Is it possible to mix paint with epoxy?
Yes, it is possible to mix paint with epoxy to create a colored epoxy coating or finish.
How do you make a flat paint into satin?
No, there is not a product In America that can do that. I work for Sherwin-Williams and know this for a fact. If you add more of the High Gloss version of the same exact color you can move the gloss from flat to satin.
Can you mix umber glaze with black satin paint?
Impossible to say - try mixing just half a spoonful (or less) of each and paint the mix on some scrap, allow to dry and see what happens.
