Can you paint latex over oil based enamel?

Question

Steel support poles in basement are enamel. Want to paint them with latex. Will it chip?

Answer 1

repaint with OIL.

latex is prone to chipping on metal, woodwork or anything that will get any type of abuse.

scuff sand the poles first. no need for primer.

DON'T use cheap paint.

Answer 2

It will not chip, it just will not stick.

I would get a good oil based interior flat primer and paint the enamel over, then put on a sealer coat, then the top coat of latex. Talk to your paint store.

Answer 3

you could use an oil based primer first, let cure until it sands easily, then use sherwin williams best (pro classic or duration) for the finish. No matter what you do it wont be a quick job. It might be easier just to replace the trim. You could also try wet/dry sandpaper, it removes paint really well, when the paper gets gummed up with paint just wash it off in a bucket of water. Patience Patience.

Answer 4

It won't chip, it will peel off. Make sure to use Kilz or a good primer before u paint. Just finished doing all my doors today. They were peeling because primer wasnt used. Well worth the extra time to prime!!

Answer 5

No you have to use oil base over oil if you use a latex it will peel off

Answer 6

she's right! use a good primer first. but even more important, use a good paint like dunn edwards. they can recomend a strong latex paint for steele applications.

Answer 7

No...you have to prime it with something like Kilz. Your paint store/department can advise

Answer 8

oil base more durable

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