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The walls weren't sanded first and it's probably oil paint underneath. Latex can't go over oil paint.

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Dry latex paint can sometimes be reactivated with water because latex paint is water-based. When water is applied, it softens the paint's surface, making it easier to wipe off. This is especially common with matte or flat finishes that have not been properly cured.

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They painted the walls of caves. Ah no they did not paint walls on walls. He asked what did they paint and you said they painted walls. THEY DID NOT PAINT WALLS ON WALLS, they just painted, I don't know specific.


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Will latex paint cover acrylic craft paint on walls?

I would use a good primer first.


What kind of base paint should I use?

The best base paint to use before you paint your walls the color you want would be a water base paint since some people are allergic to latex. Also, a water base paint can be removed easier and doesn't interfere with the color you will be adding over it.


Can oil base paint be used on interior cement walls?

It would if you put on a good latex primer first.


What happens if you use paint thinner in latex paint?

No, you use water to thin latex paint. Thinner is for oil based paint.


When would paint thinner not be used to clean paint brushes?

When you've been using latex paint. Then clean them only in water.


Can you paint latex paint over oil base paint?

Answer Yes Latex Paint can be used over oil, but the oil paint must have been on your walls not less than 6 months depending on where you live, how humid it is and or how cold your walls are. I say humid because if the weather has been very humid the solvents in the oil paint may not have come out completely and there-fore there will be a reaction between the Oil Paint and the Latex Paint. If on the other hand your walls are cold all of the time the same thing will happen, the solvents in the Oil Paint won't come out and again using latex over Oil Paint won't work. The best method of using Latex Paint over Oil Paint is to wait a year at least. If the Oil Paint was shinny I would recommend that you sand it with fine sandpaper, to dull the shine, and then apply a coat of Latex sealer and then put your finish coats of paint. This method can be reversed and done exactly as written above, but at least a drying time of one year will get you the best results.


Acrylic paint for interior?

The two most popular types of paint for interiors is Oil or Latex. Since you're asking about acrylic paint I would assume you are wanting to paint on the walls. You can buy interior interior/exterior paint at Lowe's, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, etc. If you're asking can you use acrylic, tube type, paint on the walls, yes, you can. But, make sure you're walls have been pre-primed/painted with latex paint before doing so. I've done a few murals with cheap tube paint, such as Apple Barrel and the Michaels store brand paint, and the pictures turned out wonderful. Always remember that you CAN paint oil over latex, but not latex (acrylic) over oil. The paint will peel. Another thing to keep in mind: if you are going to paint a kitchen or bathroom make sure you use no less than a satin paint, preferrably a semi-gloss; you can't wash flat or eggshell and if condensation occurs you may see water lines form in the paint. Hope this helped! Have a nice day!


How do you remove exterior paint from your interior walls?

Use a citrus based stripper that will cling to the wall and allow it to work overnight. However, an easier option would be to paint directly over the exterior paint with a good quality interior latex paint.


Can you paint my bathroom with latex paint?

Yes, you should have no problem painting with latex paint with a baby in the house. Most latex paints being sold today are low VOC, and if you are still concerned, there are plenty of zero VOC paints out there to choose from. Check out the related link below.


What do you use for thinning latex paint?

Water! Just add water and mix it in well.


Why would the water pipe start moisturizing after you paint your walls?

As the paint dries themoisture in the paint goes into the air and would tend to collect on the cold water pipe. Should stop fairly quickly.


Would laundry soap remove paint from wood?

Possibly if it's latex paint.