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?
Paint combination
Apr 07, 2015
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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?
its ok IME
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.
Thanks guys I will give it a go, if it fails its only a small piece to redo.
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.+1 as long as the primer is 100% dry before you apply the gloss. A couple of hours is normally enough
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