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Posted by Kris Krieger on April 15, 2008, 11:41 am
>> Hi, all,
>>
>> Is it bad to paint over gloss latex paint with enamel? THe latex
>> gloss used on teh trim and doors in the house doesn't resist staining
>> or stand up to cleaning as much as I'd like, but I'm having a hard
>> time getting info that I trust re: whether gloss enamel can go over
>> gloss latex without causing problems.
>
> Most of the information you're probably reading has to do with
> painting with latex over oil-based enamel. That's a tough one. If
> you're talking about painting over latex with latex enamel, there's
> usually not a problem, but the surface sheen can present problems.
> The higher the gloss, the smoother the surface and the tougher it is
> for the new paint to adhere. That's a particular problem with
> surfaces that are subject to frequent contact and cleaning, such as
> doors and windows.
>
> Preparation is everything, so whatever you do you have to knock the
> shine off of the old paint. That can be done by sanding, wiping down
> the trim with liquid deglosser (or adding it to the new paint), or by
> using a primer designed for tough surfaces, such as Benjamin Moore's
> Fresh Start.
>
> For painting question, you can do a lot worse than picking up the
> phone and calling one of the Sherwin Williams stores. They cater to
> contractors and are _far_ more knowledgeable about their products than
> anyone in an orange or blue apron.
>
> R
>
Thanks, Rico! - that's all useful information; I especially like the
"deglosser" and "primer" idea - I know that one can paint over tile using
the right primer. I also didn't know that about Sherwin-Williams; that's
good to know.
- K.
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