Can you use water based top coat on oil based undercoat?

Using water-based or acrylic paint when painting over oil-based paint is likely to cause peeling or chipping because those formulas don’t bond well with the naturally glossy surface of oil-based paint. Fortunately, with the proper approach, you can successfully use water-based paint over oil-based paint.

Can you use water based varnish over oil paint?

Oil and water don’t mix. Water-based poly can have adhesion problems when applied over an oil-based stain that’s not thoroughly cured. The instructions on the can will indicate that you can apply a water-based clear coat right over an oil-based stain if the stain has thoroughly cured.

Is oil based undercoat better than water based?

Oil-based paints can achieve a higher sheen level when applied due to the makeup of the paint; however, the sheen does become duller over time. While water-based paints achieve a lower sheen finish, water-based paints can typically maintain this sheen level over a longer period of time.

Can I paint emulsion over oil based undercoat?

Yes you can use Matt emulsion over an oil based primer however you should bear in mind that the primer acts as a sealer and will slow down the drying time.

Can you use undercoat as a top coat?

‘ An undercoat is used on a surface that’s been painted or primed. ‘For a pale paint colour, apply a pale undercoat, while a dark undercoat gives a dark topcoat a richer finish. Indoors it’s fine to use a combined primer/undercoat.

How do you tell if paint is oil based or water based?

Rub the damp cotton ball/pad or cotton swab over a small area on the surface. If the paint does not rub off, it is oil-based paint and you will need to prime the surface. If the paint comes off, it is a water or latex-based paint and you can proceed by painting over the surface with any type of paint.

Can I use water based satinwood over oil based undercoat?

It wont hurt to apply the water-based Satinwood over oil based undercoat.

Can you use an oil based finish on top of a water based undercoat?

There is no problem in using an oil based finish coat on top of water based undercoat A word of caution though. Water based finsih coats are not as hard wearing as oil based, and any satinwood (oil or water based) tends to mark more easily than gloss, especially with metal objects like coat hangers rubbed against them

Can you paint a water based top coat over an oil based primer?

No, it won’t adhere properly and will separate. Can water based top coat go over oil based undercoat? The answer is No – water based top coats such as Water based Poly and/or a Acyclic can not be used. Try a fast drying Poly Can you paint a water based paint over an oil based primer? depending on the surface finish of the primer.

Can you use a water based top coat?

I want to use the water based top coat trade paint which dulux have said can be used but will require a minimum of a week air time for the solvent to dissapate. What are peoples opinion on this? Should I do this? should I continue to undercoat the remaining doors and just let them air before painting a top coat?

What kind of undercoat to use on wood floors?

I tend to use acrylic undercoat with 1 coat oil based gloss. Just in the process of going through my entire upper floor woodwork with water based on gloss. Doors, skirting etc.

Can a oil based top coat be used over a water based paint?

Water based paint such as latex and acrylic do not adhere well to oil paint. In order to paint over oil paint you must sand the surface and prime it with a good quality oil or alcohol based primer and then top coat with a water based paint.

Can you use water based gloss over oil based undercoat?

Personally, i don’t like water based Satinwood, much rather use oil for a better quality/smoother finish, just my preference. It wont hurt to apply the water-based Satinwood over oil based undercoat. Also Know, is water based paint as good as oil based? oil paint is more durable outdoors.

Do you need to use water based primer and undercoat if you?

No , it does not matter if your primer or undercoat is water based or oil based if you are useing water based gloss. When useing this type of gloss paint use as a undercoat. 1 coat primer . 2/3 coats of water based gloss. Short answer is yes.

Can you use satinwood over oil based undercoat?

It wont hurt to apply the water-based Satinwood over oil based undercoat. Lorna, what do you mean by “it doesn’t stick”? If it’s just that the top coat looks as tho’ it’s going on ‘thinner’ than you expect, with brush marks almost allowing the undercoat to show through, then this could just be a ‘feature’ of water-based paints.