How can I tell if the interior trim paint is latex or oilbased? Need to repaint and this house was a resale. Thanks.
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Wipe it with some rubbing alcohol in an inconspicuous place. Latex paint will be softened somewhat, but Oil-based paint will not be affected.
Regardless of what's there now, when re-painting trim, the best thing to do is lightly scuff the finish with sandpaper, prime and paint.
Thank you ! I had heard of some trick of the trade but could not recall it.
Does it matter if it is rubbing alcohol or denatured? I think I had heard denatured at one point. Thanks.
Does it matter if it is rubbing alcohol or denatured?
Either one works, but denatured is better.
Thanks.
Why not just repaint with a water based paint. Will go over either water or oil based and it's easier to work with. Around here (New England) they switch to oil based when the weather gets cold.
Appreciate you taking the time to respond but we have done that and it peeled off. Sherwin-Wms said you must prime oilbased if you want to put latex over it. Twice the amount of work!
Don't know about the alcohols, but if you rub some Goof-Off on the existing paint -- you will get an answer real fast.
Oil stays, latex comes off.
Jim