Questions – Page 9 – The Practical House Painting Guide

My wife and I painted latex over oil base paint without priming.

September 15, 2015

My wife and I painted latex over oil base paint without priming. Now the paint is chipping off. We want to repaint but don’t know if we need to strip it first. What should we do?

Can you paint satin paint over semi gloss without priming?

August 23, 2015

Do I prime first or paint now has primer in it?

July 7, 2015

I have 1860 house. Had stucco, never painted. Eight years ago, DIYer removed stucco & painted. Paint peeled off. Been waiting for nature and now want to paint. Wood is still raw with little adhered paint. Do I prime first or paint now has primer in it? Latex okay?

Use a hvlp sprayer to apply alkyd semi gloss enamel.

June 30, 2015

Need to know if is wise to use a hvlp sprayer to apply alkyd semi gloss enamel paint on kitchen cabinets?

Matt Emulsion Paint Too Dark

June 30, 2015

Can I put white emulsion in tin to lighten it?

Why does my laquer finish have bubbles?

May 14, 2015

Can stain be used on cedar boards when paint was previously used (exterior boards)?

May 10, 2015

Can I safely paint inside when its rainy and 66 degrees outside?

May 8, 2015

After an exterior latex gallon has frozen repeatedly, can it be stirred up an used again?

April 22, 2015

Can previously frozen paint be used?

Wrought Iron Fencing

March 23, 2015

Wrought iron fence has an existing oil based coat that is 7 years old. Can I paint over it using Frazee’s ARO-THANE water based urethane modified alkyd paint? Will it adhere to the old coat after light sanding…or should i use another oil based paint?