Paint combination

[ss]

I have to paint a square foot of wood outdoors, what I have in stock is : Acrylic undercoat and an exterior gloss (doesnt mention acrylic) Is it ok to use these 2 paints together? Or should I have a non acrylic undercoat to go with the gloss?

[The Natural Philosopher]

I've certainly used acrylic primer, followed by non acrylic undercoat and gloss.

So at least it seems oil based pain adheres well to acrylic.

Try a test paint?

[tabbypurr]

its ok IME

[F Murtz]

In the art world oils can go over acrylics not the other way round,but in the case of house paint you can usually use either ucoat under either topcoat.

[ss]

Thanks guys I will give it a go, if it fails its only a small piece to redo.

[Roger Mills]

Of (say) about a square foot in area?

Seriously, though it will be ok - and they won't react badly with each other.

*However*, in my experience, the paint on external woodwork is more durable if you use oil-based (rather than quick drying water based) undercoat, and then external grade gloss.

[stuart noble]

+1 as long as the primer is 100% dry before you apply the gloss. A couple of hours is normally enough