Can I use water-based paint over oil-based undercoat?

Using water-based or acrylic paint when painting over oil-based paint is likely to cause peeling or chipping because those formulas don't bond well with the naturally glossy surface of oil-based paint.
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Can you put water based paint over oil based primer?

Let's break it down. You cannot use water-based paint on top of oil-based paint. You can use oil-based paint on top of water-based paint. You can use a water-based primer on top of an oil-based primer.
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Can you put water based top coat over oil based undercoat?

Can I Use Water Based Top Coat Over Oil-based Undercoat? Yes! However, you must follow one simple rule in order to ensure the best possible finish: the underlying finish must be completely dry.
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Can I paint water based over oil based undercoat?

Painting over oil-based paints is only possible when the paint is oil-based. Unless this is done, the paint will peel off or blister. Therefore, a primer that is oil-based should be applied over any oil-based top coat, and a water-based paint should be used as a top coat as well.
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Can water based satin go over oil based undercoat?

It wont hurt to apply the water-based Satinwood over oil based undercoat.
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How to Paint Over Oil Based Paint With Water Based Paint



What happens when you put water-based paint over oil-based paint?

Using water-based or acrylic paint when painting over oil-based paint is likely to cause peeling or chipping because those formulas don't bond well with the naturally glossy surface of oil-based paint.
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Can you paint over oil based gloss with water-based gloss?

Yes! However, you must follow one simple rule in order to ensure the best possible finish: the underlying finish must be completely dry. Water-based products, such as water-based High Performance Topcoat, should be applied 72 hours after oil-based products, such as oil-based Gel Stain, are applied.
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Can I emulsion over oil based undercoat?

Yes you can use Matt emulsion over an oil based primer however you should bear in mind that the primer acts as a sealer and will slow down the drying time.
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Can you paint over oil-based paint without sanding?

Oil Bond creates a powerful adhesive bond to oil-based painted surfaces without having to sand or prime. With an award-winning mix of specially designed ingredients, Oil Bond has been recognized by professional painters, as well as the biggest names in home improvement.
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What primer do I use to cover oil-based paint?

Coat it with an oil or latex bonding primer. If the original paint was really shiny, you'll want to use a primer like Kilz. If it's not too shiny, you can use a latex primer, then put a couple of latex coats over it. Allow the primer to dry.
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Is it possible to use a water-based finish over an oil based stain?

Yes! But you must follow ONE simple rule to ensure the best possible finish: the underlying finish must be absolutely dry. When using a water-based product over an oil-based product, such as water-based High Performance Topcoat over oil-based Gel Stain, wait 72 hours before applying the water-based product.
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Which is better oil based primer or water-based primer?

Water-based primer typically dries faster than an oil-based primer. However, this can vary based on the brand and type. Oil-based primer is better to apply to wood. The oil seals the grains of the wood and prevents the paint from bubbling due to water damage.
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What happens if you paint acrylic over oil?

What you should not do is paint a layer of oils and then paint over it with acrylics. Here's why: the acrylic paint will be unable to stick to the oil paint, so it will flake off. This can sometimes happen very quickly, almost as soon as the acrylics dry, or sometimes it can take weeks.
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Can I use water-based paint on wood?

Water-based paints such as latex and acrylic can be used on furniture, and both are latex-based. Wood, stone, and wicker are all good surfaces for these paints because they are porous and hold up well under moderate use. A primer coat is usually required for water-based paints, and brush marks are more readily visible.
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How do you tell if old paint is oil based or water-based?

The test to determine whether your paint is oil-based or water-based is pretty easy. Simply put some methylated spirits on a rag and wipe at a small section of your wall. If the cloth is stained with the wall colour, it is water-based.
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Can a latex paint be used over an oil based primer?

Can You Use Latex Paint Over Oil Based Primer. Yes, you can use latex paint over oil primer, but you cannot apply an oil-based paint over latex. For the latex paint over oil primer to be successful, you need to first ensure that your painted surface is properly dry.
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What kind of paint will stick to oil-based paint?

Latex paint (and even other oil-based paint) can be successfully applied over older oil-based paint as long as the surface is fully cured and there is nothing inherent in the coating that prevents another layer of paint to be added.
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Do you have to sand oil based primer before painting?

Oil-based primers take at least eight hours to dry. You may have to lightly sand the primer over smooth wood surfaces with 180-grit sandpaper to provide an easier bonding surface. Be sure to wash away any dust caused by the sanding and allow the area to dry before adding your paint.
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Why would you use oil-based paint?

Oil-based paints allow for greater open-time (or length of time the paint may be brushed before it sets), exceptional flow & leveling (finish smoothness) and resistance to abrasion, once cured.
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Can you paint over undercoat with emulsion?

Yes, you can use water-based emulsions as an undercoat and then overcoat using a water-based gloss or satin finish. While this would not be done by a professional decorator due to it leaving a less impressive finish, if this is all you have at your disposal, it will be perfectly fine.
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Can you emulsion over gloss undercoat?

Emulsion will sick to the gloss with out sanding the wall's but there is no harm in doing so to get a smooth finish. Tape the skirting up with a good low tack masking tape and off you go. it will take two coats to get rid of the gloss.
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Can you paint over primer with emulsion?

Can You Paint Emulsion Over Primer? Yes, Matt emulsion can be mixed into an oil-based primer, however be aware that primer acts as a sealer, so it will take longer before it is dried.
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What happens if you paint over gloss paint without sanding?

If you attempt to paint over glossy paint without sanding then you will most likely have a peeling issue in the future. Since the paint will not have anything to grab onto it will chip and peel easily. To avoid sanding you can, however, use a liquid deglosser such as Krudd Kutter or M1.
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How do you prevent brush strokes with water based paint?

Use a Paint Additive

Floetrol: Designed to be used with water based paints and make them perform more like oil based ones. The good news is that this helps reduce any unsightly marks because it improves the flow of the paint. It also maintains the wet edge for longer, allowing you more time to get a good finish.
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How do I get a smooth finish with water based paint?

To achieve the best possible finish with water based gloss, focus on one area at a time and move the brush in one direction rather than going back and forth to avoid disturbing recently applied wet paint. Water based gloss should be given adequate time to dry before more coasts are added.
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