How Do You Paint Oil Over Latex?
Most newer homes will have latex paint on their walls. Not sure if the current paint on your walls is latex or not? Find an spot where you can test a painted area that won’t be noticed. Clean your test area with a mild cleaner or detergent. Dry the area well. Dab rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball or rag and rub the test area. If the paint comes off, it’s latex paint. Sand your latex walls to buff them up a bit so that the oil paint will adhere better. Then you are ready to prepare for adding oil paint to your walls. Place drop cloths down to protect the floor covering from any drips. Mask areas that you don’t wish to paint that you will be painting around. Light switches, power/cable outlets and light fixtures are the usual items that need to be masked or taped. Paint the top and bottom 8-inches of the wall with a paint brush, using a back and forth motion. This is called your “cut in” line. The other area that needs to be “cut in” are the corners of any wall. Dip your brush in the wet
