Combining Oil and Latex?

[Don H.]

I have some very dark interior doors that I am planning on coating with Kilz and then painting with latex (much lighter white color). Someone recommended using oil Kilz prior to my latex paint. QUESTION: Is it ok to combine these two? I always thought oil went with oil and latex with latex--is this incorrect?

Thanks!

--Don--

[SkyBlue]

[Eric Scantlebury]

You should be fine with putting latex over oil (not the other way around).

[Don H.]

Thanks for the help! I don't know what is currently on the doors. All I know is that they are dark. They may be that old style dark stain (over the hollow wooden door) since I don't really see any paint coming off. If this is the case, would you recommend oil or latex Kilz? I would then follow this up with latex paint.

Thanks!

--Don--

[SkyBlue]

[Don H.]

Thanks, Sky!

--Don--

[Heathcliff Bambino]

Consider using oil-based paint for the doors. Latex is great for walls, ceilings, and outdoors, but I think oil-based works a little better for things like doors, windows and cabinets. It dries to a harder finish, which stands up better to wear from handling. Also, sometimes latex paint will have problems where the door contacts the jams and the paint adheres slightly.