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hornerarmstrong

11 years ago

My house has several layers of oil paint and we want to paint it. I can get an oil product and stick with that for now. Or I can switch to latex. There are products like PPG manor hall timeless paint that claim to have primer and paint in one and claim that they can go directly over oil. I am skeptical. Should we have the surface sanded and primed first if we are switching to latex? Thanks.

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User
11 years ago
The final coat of paint, and its durability, always have as much to do with what is underneath as it has to do with what's on top. Consult with a professional on the best approach for your particular siding, climate and exposure. Painting a house is not cheap, so you don't want to have to do it again a few years down the road due to shortcuts taken now.
Jamie
11 years ago
Since you have many layers of oil you should stick with oil.
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Rockin' Fine Finish
11 years ago
You don't have to keep using oil but if you switch to latex the surface underneath needs to be sound. pressure wash the house let it dry out and prep the surfaces as needed with caulking and primer and then top coat with latex

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