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Can you use latex over oil based paint?

I need to paint over oil based paint.

asked by Ken78 (14)

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You can use latex paint over an oil based paint,but it would be helpful to put on a coat of primer first.

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No, the latex will eventually peel off. You need to sand the gloss off the oil based paing, primer and then use the latex paing.

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posted by Latin4 (7000)
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Yes you can paint over Oil Based Paints. I suggest using primer or Kilz over top of the old paint first. Put a coat or two of that on and then paint with your new latex paint. There should be no problem and your paint should stick nicely to your walls.

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Not directly. First scrap any loose or peeling paint then cover the oil based paint with a primer suitable for use over oil paint (check the label). Then paint over the primer coat with your latex paint.

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No you can't use that combination because you will ruin all. Try to replace the latex with something else if you want a nice outcome.

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