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Adsos Letter

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11. I would seriously avoid painting oil over latex, especially on an exterior.

Reply to Arugula Latte (Reply #5)

Mon Jul 29, 2013, 12:57 AM

Jul 2013

Latex paints are way more flexible and expansive than oil-base coatings, especially over time. You are asking for trouble if you do that.

You can paint latex over oil-base as long as the oil-base coating is still well bonded, but you will need to sand and prime first.

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Any advice on DIY exterior house painting? [View all] Arugula Latte Jul 2013 OP

The better the prep pscot Jul 2013 #1

Thanks. Arugula Latte Jul 2013 #4

Also do the hard to reach spots you're dreading first Warpy Jul 2013 #7

First, find out what kind of paint is on the house now - latex or oil-base. mbperrin Jul 2013 #2

Thanks. Good to know!! Arugula Latte Jul 2013 #5

I would seriously avoid painting oil over latex, especially on an exterior. Adsos Letter Jul 2013 #11

Guy is sitting in a bar... RevStPatrick Jul 2013 #3

Hah! Good thinking, dude! Arugula Latte Jul 2013 #6

It's generally easier to paint your trim first and cut the wall paint up to the trim Fumesucker Jul 2013 #8

Good to know! Thanks! Arugula Latte Jul 2013 #12

Use a good quality paint. Hassin Bin Sober Jul 2013 #9

Over a period of 35 years, our company used (primarily) Sherwin-Williams for exterior work Adsos Letter Jul 2013 #10

Makes sense, thanks. Arugula Latte Jul 2013 #13

What style is your house? Adsos Letter Jul 2013 #14

Entirely wood, with a concrete base. Arugula Latte Jul 2013 #15

My husband found a very easy way to paint the house. Lugnut Jul 2013 #16

Thanks. I am going to make sure we prep enough. Arugula Latte Jul 2013 #17

Mine is too. Lugnut Aug 2013 #18

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