Must use oil primer over oil paint?

Posted by Aaron Fude on February 8, 2008, 3:08 pm

Hi,

Is it true that one must use oil primer when painting over an old coat
of oil paint? And that it's ok to then go over the oil primer with
latex paint?

Thanks in advance!

Aaron Fude

Posted by ransley on February 8, 2008, 3:58 pm

> Hi,
> Is it true that one must use oil primer when painting over an old coat
> of oil paint? And that it's ok to then go over the oil primer with
> latex paint?
> Thanks in advance!
> Aaron Fude

As long as its clean and sanded or not glossy latex is fine over oil

Posted by Joseph Meehan on February 8, 2008, 4:07 pm

There are a lot of "ifs." It is almost always a very good idea to
follow that rule and make sure the original finish is clean and that the
primer is designed for that application.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia 's Muire duit

Posted by Donald Mac Donald on February 8, 2008, 2:27 am

never put latex over oil paint... if its oil there are some special latex
primers like gliddens Gripper that will stick to oil... then you can use a
latex paint as a finish

Posted by buffalobill on February 9, 2008, 5:30 am

look for the many varieties of BIN and KILZ primers with specific
instructions of use. you will be happy with their products.

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