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Take the shade down, and with dish soap and a brush, scrub the area until the paint comes off. Unfortunately, if you haven't been able to do it immediately, some of the paint color will remain. Not sure if a stain remover with petroleum in it will help, or if professional cleaning will be possible.
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Is a latex paint body suit easy to wash off?
Latex paint bodysuits are designed to be washed off easy. It is suggested that an undergarment is worn.
Can you use latex primer over oil base enamel?
Not directly. You will need to use a primer made to adhere to oil and will accept a latex topcoat.
Can you put latex paint over polyurethane strain that was used on T-111 type siding without priming it first?
Latex paint is an indoor paint, which will not work very well on siding; you can paint it on, but it is going to peel off pretty quickly. Use an enamel paint.
How can you remove exterior masonry paint from your cars paint?
If it's latex based, you can try a product called goof-off.
Can you use water base primer over oil base paint before top coating with latex paint?
You can always paint latex ( water based )over an oil based paint as the latex just dries on the surface. However don't paint an oil based over a latex paint. Oil based paints need to absorb into the wood or other surfaces or it will just dry and flake off. For more information on the differences and when or not to use a latex or oil paint please see the following article. . http://www.ehow.com/how_4713170_between-latex-oil-base-paint.html
Latex paint off of jeans?
Latex paint, when it dries, may be able to be peeled off provided it hasn't been baked into the fiber.
Is a latex paint body suit easy to wash off?
Latex paint bodysuits are designed to be washed off easy. It is suggested that an undergarment is worn.
If paint comes off with nail polish remover what type of paint is it?
Latex.
How do you seal latex paint that was applied over a lacquer finish?
scrape off the lacquer paint first. by means of sand paper #100-140 before applying the latex paint
Is it OK to use oil paint over latex paint when applying concrete striping paint?
You can not put oil paint over latex paint. Oil is a rigid coating and latex is a flexible coating. When you put a rigid coating over something that is flexible the rigid coating cracks off.
Why would dry latex paint wipe off walls with water?
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.
How do you inexpensively clean paint off of older beautiful tile?
If it is vinyl tile and it's latex paint, rubbing alcohol will remove it. If it is a ceramic or porcelain tile, you can carefully scrape it off or if it is also latex paint, the same thing,,,alcohol will remove it.
Can you use latex primer over oil base enamel?
Not directly. You will need to use a primer made to adhere to oil and will accept a latex topcoat.
How do you test if a paint is alkyd or latex?
Acetone is usually used to test if a paint is alkyd or latex, though rubbing alcohol will work as well. Use a Q-tip soaked in either acetone or rubbing alcohol on a surface painted by the paint. If it comes off, it's latex.
Should I use oil or latex paint to repaint my adirondack chairs?
If you are going to paint you should first find out what kind of paint was origanlly used on the chairs. Latex paint over oil based paint has been known to peel and come off. I think latex is the better choice because it does not yellow or fade over time. This website outlines the pros and cons of latex and oil paints: http://www.hgtv.com/decorating/painting-101-oil-or-latex/index.html You should use exterior latex paint on your adirondack chairs. Exterior latex will allow outside moisture to evaporate, which will prevent blistering/peeling of the paint.
How can you tell if a room was previously painted with oil-based paint or latex paint?
Any paint and decorating store should have little pads (like wet-wipes) that you rub onto the painted surface. Whether or not the paint rubs off will tell you what kind of paint was originally used.
Can you put latex paint over polyurethane strain that was used on T-111 type siding without priming it first?
Latex paint is an indoor paint, which will not work very well on siding; you can paint it on, but it is going to peel off pretty quickly. Use an enamel paint.
