How to Paint Wood With Latex Over Oil Paint
Most do-it-yourself homeowners understand the basics of applying paint to wood. Applying latex paint to wood that has been previously painted with oil paint, however, requires extra preparation. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Pressure washer
- Dust mask
- Gloves
- Metal putty knife
- 80- to 120-grit sandpaper
- Blue painter's tape
- Paint roller frame
- Paint roller cover
- 5-gal. bucket
- 3- to 4-inch paintbrush
- Latex primer
- Latex paint
Instructions
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Remove dirt, dust and cobwebs from the surface with a pressure washer.
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Wearing gloves and a dust mask, chip away as much loose oil paint as possible with a metal putty knife. Rub the remaining paint with 80- to 120-grit sandpaper to remove it.
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Cover areas you do not want painted with blue painter's tape.
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Apply primer to any raw wood patches with a 3- to 4-inch paintbrush.
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Wash the primer from the paintbrush with warm water, then shake the brush vigorously to dry it. Allow the primer to dry completely before proceeding.
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Slide the paint roller cover onto the paint roller frame, then pour the latex paint into the paint tray.
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Apply the paint with the roller by moving left to right. Use a brush for areas that you can't reach with the roller.
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Allow the latex paint to dry for about two hours. Apply another coat if necessary.
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Tips & Warnings
Score or rough up glossy oil-based paint with sandpaper, or you will have trouble with adhesion.
Never paint over raw wood without priming it first; this can lead to peeling.
