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Can you use latex paint for a wood fence?
What do you mean? Yes, paint on wood trim is typically latex these days. Some older homes may still have alkyd (oil), though. To find out for sure, put a little nail polish remover on a cotton swab and rub it on the paint in an inconspicuous location. It it gets soft and starts to come off, it's latex. Either way, sand it lightly and recoat with the same type of paint and you're good. If you're asking about bare wood, DON'T USE LATEX! The water will swell the grain of the wood. Use an oil primer that is made to take latex topcoats.
How do you remove paint splatter from a ac unit?
It really depends on if it is latex or oil based. Latex is easier to remove if it fresh. ( a few days old).you can obtain a latex paint remover from most paint stores or home supply stores (Home Depot, Lowes, Valu). Oil based is a lot harder to remove when dried. There might be a remover at the same stores.
What type of paint should you use on a wooden shed?
If it's decent wood then why not stain it in a red reddish brown (if it suits your home and yard.) If not, then oil is the best. Latex is water-based so won't stand up as well. I work in a paint store, and I can assure that a quality acrylic latex will far outlast an oil based exterior paint. Oil based paints will fade and chalk outside in a matter of months. On wood they are also likely to crack due to inflexibility. Acrylic latex paint will hold their color much longer and are much more flexible than oil based paints. I recommend you use a 100% acrylic latex satin/ low sheen. To reply to the previous poster, Latex paint is actually waterbourne, meaning water is the solvent that dries out of the paint film. Once the product has cured, there will be no water left in the film. Plus acrylic products are much safer for the user, and easier to clean up. If you have any further questions, I recommend you go to a paint store. Not a home depot or lowes. Go to a paint store where the employees are trained to help you. Not someone from lawn and garden called over to help out.
Do any of the Lincoln logs have lead paint or stain?
Probably not, but go to your local home improvement store and get a lead test stick just to make sure.
How do you test for oil base verses water base paint?
I just asked this question at a local paint store and tried it at home. You put some rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball and rub it on the painted surface (you might want to do this in an inconspicuous place since it may leave a mark on your wall). If some of the paint comes off it is probably latex (water-based) paint. If it does not it is probably oil-based.
What is the healthiest paint to use in your home?
I believe latex is.
How to get dried latex paint out of suede?
Getting latex paint out of clothes Ammonia will get latex paint out of anything. It actually dissolves it so soaking would be in order if it has been dried on for some time. Scrub it ever so often to help the ammonia along. Do it in a well ventilated area as the ammonia gives off fumes. Be aware of what you are soaking as ammonia can also dissolve some glues as well. Luckily, it is possible to remove the paint, even if you don't find the stain until it has dried. Paint is either oil-based or water-based (latex), so the steps for removing the stain differ, depending on which type of paint has stained the fabric.
Can you use latex paint for a wood fence?
What do you mean? Yes, paint on wood trim is typically latex these days. Some older homes may still have alkyd (oil), though. To find out for sure, put a little nail polish remover on a cotton swab and rub it on the paint in an inconspicuous location. It it gets soft and starts to come off, it's latex. Either way, sand it lightly and recoat with the same type of paint and you're good. If you're asking about bare wood, DON'T USE LATEX! The water will swell the grain of the wood. Use an oil primer that is made to take latex topcoats.
How do you remove paint splatter from a ac unit?
It really depends on if it is latex or oil based. Latex is easier to remove if it fresh. ( a few days old).you can obtain a latex paint remover from most paint stores or home supply stores (Home Depot, Lowes, Valu). Oil based is a lot harder to remove when dried. There might be a remover at the same stores.
Can you use a latex primer and then paint over it with an oil base paint?
Yes you can, but there are excellent multi base primers available cheaply -Look in Home Depot
What type of paint should you use on a wooden shed?
If it's decent wood then why not stain it in a red reddish brown (if it suits your home and yard.) If not, then oil is the best. Latex is water-based so won't stand up as well. I work in a paint store, and I can assure that a quality acrylic latex will far outlast an oil based exterior paint. Oil based paints will fade and chalk outside in a matter of months. On wood they are also likely to crack due to inflexibility. Acrylic latex paint will hold their color much longer and are much more flexible than oil based paints. I recommend you use a 100% acrylic latex satin/ low sheen. To reply to the previous poster, Latex paint is actually waterbourne, meaning water is the solvent that dries out of the paint film. Once the product has cured, there will be no water left in the film. Plus acrylic products are much safer for the user, and easier to clean up. If you have any further questions, I recommend you go to a paint store. Not a home depot or lowes. Go to a paint store where the employees are trained to help you. Not someone from lawn and garden called over to help out.
How do you get paint out of upholstery?
== == I have used a product called Goof Off. One could probably purchase it at Home Depot. It is specifically used to remove water-based, latex paints off of fabric or other surfaces. I would test a small spot first to make sure it will not damage of discolor the surface. I have used this on fabric before with good results, but I make sure I wash the fabric thoroughly after the paint is removed. Ive found that Uh-Oh Paint Splatter & Tough Stain Remover is very effective in removing both latex and oil based paint stains as well as TONS of other stains
What kind of paint helps to prevent mold?
base coat with KILZ!! Home Depot now carries a line of paint specifically for kitchens and bathrooms.
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 latex from the backing of carpet?
If it's not synthetic latex, go to the store and look for a product called Goo Gone Power spray... It disolves latex paint, so I assume it will take the latex off of the carpet backing as well.
Is it safe to paint a room with ventilation when pregnant?
It is usually considered safe to paint with latex paint in a ventilated room, but it is not safe to climb ladders!! You also want to make sure that if your home was built before 1973, that you are not the one scraping paint, because old paint contians lead, which is very harmful to children and pregnant women.
What material can you use to paint your cement walls to make them more smooth?
A good Latex paint, or satin finish paint will offer a smooth, and easy to clean surface...granted the surface is within a living area of your home. A basement area needs to be waterproofed before hand.
