I am getting ready to paint the foyer. The trim work has oil base paint on it. Can I use a latex primer or do I have to use an oil base primer and can latex paint be used on oil base primer?
By Frances
Try Kilz or a similar quality primer, read the label in the store to be sure you're getting a primer that will work for your purpose.
You should be able to rough the gloss of the oil based paint by first washing with vinegar or TSP, then applying Kilz before you paint with the latex.
I've done it several times, even over varnish on plywood panels. It looks fine and doesn't peel if you follow the directions on the primer label.
If there was oil paint sand it down, primer it and then use oil based paint or it will peel off or crack.
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