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How to Paint over Existing Oil Paint in Your Home
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Tags: Painting, Oil Painting, Painting Over, Home Decorating
When buying an older home you may be faced with the dilema of how to paint over oil paint. I hope this helps!
| 1. | Determine the type of paint previously used. The easiest way to do this is simply to chip or scrape off a small amount of paint and bring it to a paint shop. The clerk should be able to tell you whether it is latex, oil, or lead-based paint. |
| 2. | If the existing paint is lead-based, the local building codes in your area may require you to remove all existing paint before repainting. Check local regulations before continuing. |
| 3. | If the existing paint is latex-based, you may simply paint right over it using latex paint. |
| 4. | If the existing paint is oil-based, you should first paint the room with one or two coats of a latex-based primer. |
| 5. | Allow the primer to dry for at least a day or two, and then paint your top coat. For best results, apply a second coat of paint after the first coat dries. |
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