I suggest you find a floor finishing professional who works with these types of stains AND has worked with the colour you were hoping for. Is it ok to now use water based paint on top of the oil based primer? Durability is not hardness. Yet the poorly versed homeowner gets it "right" because they have no preconceived notion of how to work with floor finishes...they read and follow the instructions. You will probably need to paint a couple of coats to get good coverage. It's always safe to use waterborne paints over alkyd primers. ( for interior use ) … What scraps off after 2 hours may well be adhered after 2 days. 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I agree with paintguy. 1 post • Page 1 of 1. by Zacccc » Thu May 19, 2016 11:55 pm . If it matters, we're painting a wooden door that was last painted in BM oil-based Satin Impervo (one side) and some ancient paint circa 1920 that has now been sanded down (side that had been boarded up). (In case you are wondering latex paint works just fine over oil based primer; you just can’t do oil based paint over water based primer. In addition to being water-based or oil-based, primers are designed to meet other exterior problems. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. A couple of years ago when I did my downstairs I did one side of the utility room door in an oil based gloss and the rest with water based eggshell. We have a lot of leftover oil-based primer (Kilz and Zinsser brands) from some older projects that I'd love to use up, but will need to cover the primer with BM water-based Satin Impervo. Edit: I think most people know the latex in paint is synthetic (vinyl acetate and various acrylates). Is it safe to use the oil-based primer topped with the water-based latex in this scenario? The exception is that an oil based primer may accept any kind of top coat paint. Then find a local professional who has worked with the colour you want - and then hire them. Acrylics increase their adhesion with time. You will probably need to paint a couple of coats to get good coverage. I think the answer is yes, but wondered if someone with some experience doing this could confirm...I've made a mess of mixing latex and oil paints in the past but I think the primer is a special case, yes? There's no inherent problem with applying an oil-based paint over a water-based or ( latex) coated surface ! To say oil base softens waterbase is a false statement and needs to be corrected. I chose to use latex paint instead of oil because it is easier to work with and easier to clean.) However, if you touch it it rolls up. As a professional decorator, I’m often asked whether you should use water-based, or oil-based paint on the woodwork in your home. I want a good primer that is going to seal that (presumably) lead-based paint in nicely since this is the door to a pantry in a house with small children, so we're wary of anything that is going to lead to a lot of peeling. It can help you change the look of a room from dull to brand new. This is not something you want your guys to "learn on the fly". Using Oil-Based Paint Over Water-Based Primer on Exterior Woodwork? Many of my cork floors have been ruined by professionals who had never used water based polyurethanes before. While it's not that important and the paint will stick, the paint manufacturers formulate their products accordingly so I would always use the same brand or at the very least, stick to a water based primer undercoat although if oil based undercoat has already been applied I would not re undercoat, I would just apply 2 coats of the top coat. Providing that the surface coated with the waterborne product is fully cured and not retaining any moisture of course. Staining and then finishing will be infinitely harder than simply applying the poly to a prefinished cork floor. If you would like to paint bare wood with Rustoleum oil-based paint, you will need to consider a pair of factors before you begin. https://generalfinishes.com/videos/can-oil-and-water-based-products-be-used-over-one-another Have GF product and application questions? Applying a water based stain to a solvent-finished floor normally does not turn out very well. They can be applied to metal, wood, concrete and masonry. Their most important job is to adhere to the substrate while creating a uniform surface that is ready to receive paint. I chose to use latex paint instead of oil because it is easier to work with and easier to clean.) They are sold to flooring distributors, because the general public would never pay what they are worth in either of those places.. I was told that water-based enamel is fine to use. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. Will this work? Paint can take a month or more to fully cure, and during this time the paint will adhere better and better each day. Hello there, Renovating an old property at the moment and the cupboards next to kitchen seem to have been painted white by the prev person – the only thing is that they seem to have put water based paint on top of oil based paint (wooden cupboards). These two finishes are different yes but the durability is more important. But after doing some research, many say that oil based paint will hold up better. To prevent peeling and chipping in the drying and curing phase, use bonding primer—formulated to … You can use a oil based primer over a water based primer or a water based paint. If not, other recommendations? Rust-Oleum Professional High Performance Enamels provide superior coverage, hiding and corrosion protection. If your guys don't know....don't ask them to finish it. Everything scratches, dents and wears out. Water-Based or Oil-Based Paint – Gloss, Satin and Eggshell By Mike Cupit . Astra and Wayners are the pros, so I will just repeat as a DIYer. That’s why it’s important to remove as much of the latex product as possible. Perhaps give the primer a light sand with fine (120 grit) sand paper first. If you ever attempt to paint over oil paint, you must first use an oil based primer that has a lot of "tooth". Many people confuse the primer rules with the paint rules. Ive already painted 2 coats of latex based bonding primer. When a surface is prepped correctly, an OB primer will adhere to it and provide a bonding medium for your topcoat.. Just because the word "latex" is used doesn't necessarily mean people are confused or misinformed about the performance of synthetic latex vs latex derived from rubber tree sap (hydrocarbon polymers and proteins). As the solvents evaporate, the binders, pigments and additives such as thickeners and fungicides remain. If you’re wondering whether or not you can apply oil-based paint over latex, it really isn’t a smart decision, but it is possible.The reason professionals advise against doing this is because latex paint is flexible in nature, and as a result, oil-based paints won’t properly adhere to them. 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