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Yes, but it would be good to lightly sand the surface first. This is not only because a roughened surface promotes adhesion, but it will help get rid of loose paint that will cause you problems. Pressure wash the old paint if possible, and use a good primer like Kilz. Remember that a paint job is only as good as the preparation.

2007-01-12 17:42:11 · answer #1 · answered by Tech Dude 5 · 0 2

A primer IS ABSOLUTELY essential and make sure it's the right one. If you paint latex right over oil it will peel off when you wash or wipe it all. I'm sure it would be fine if you never touch the wall again....however kinda unlikely. Oil paint is very durable and seals the surface so nothing can penetrate it, that's why they recommend using it for furniture. This sealed surface therefore does not bond well with a water based paint(latex) The best thing to do is talk to someone knowledgable in the paint store when you go to buy the paint...they should be able to tell you what primer to use.The better you prepare the surface the longer your paint job will last , so they also suggest washing with Trisodium phosphate(TSP) and rinsing well. It's more work but well worth it....know this from experience.

2007-01-12 17:37:21 · answer #2 · answered by lookwid 3 · 2 0

Latex over enamel will sometimes peel over time. It's the type of bond that exists between them. If you sand lightly then you can try it. There's no guarantees. I have painted this way on inside jobs and they've come out good but, this is knowing they'll be painted again in a few years or sooner.

2007-01-12 19:51:16 · answer #3 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0 0

your best bet is to use a bonding primer you don't mention weather you have a lot of checking & cracking if you do it can be a problem then I was reading in one of my painting periodical where there was a lot of checking cracking and they painted over the oil with the primer and the laytex paint the paint started to come off right to the bare wood the reason is latex expands and contracts where the oil does not hens the latex can break the bond of the oil acording to the ardical it only happens when you have alot of checking and cracking

2007-01-13 12:24:06 · answer #4 · answered by Fred S 5 · 0 0

You can do anything you want... but do you want it to look good?
Prime it first after a light sanding and every thing should be fine. When you go to buy the paint tell the clerk what you are doing so you get the right material for the job. Or maybe just use oil paint again? Good Luck.

2007-01-16 09:13:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I've never yet had any problems painting latex over oil-based paints, interior or exterior. In fact, interior latex works for exterior applications too. -It just doesn't hold up as long. It's always best to use primer first, but not absolutely essential. You can also get pretty good adhession by lightly sanding -especially if the oil paint to be covered is gloss finish.

2007-01-12 17:23:39 · answer #6 · answered by BuddyL 5 · 0 3

No, it'll go on but will also come off really easy. You'll be able to scrape it off with your finger nail. latex on latex, oil on oil, or oil on latex. Prime first with Kils or Bin, then you can use latex.

2007-01-12 18:14:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2 0

NO. you need to apply a primer first that will allow the latex to adhere. latex will not adhere to oil without primer

2007-01-12 17:18:45 · answer #8 · answered by mickey 5 · 2 0

no, not without a special primer.......oil over latex but not latex over oil...........there's nothing to bond to......it will peal right off

2007-01-12 18:30:31 · answer #9 · answered by Chris B 4 · 1 0

sure

2007-01-12 17:13:09 · answer #10 · answered by al a 1 · 0 2

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