Can I use acrylic paint to paint my bathroom door?
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Iwant to paint my bathroom door like an outhouse door.
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it is painted
Sandy Blevins
on Feb 05, 2015
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You can paint it with acrylic's but you have to seal it after you have painted your design on it. That door usually gets used the most so make sure to seal it with at least 2 coats or more of a sealer.
Barbara
on Feb 05, 2015
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use a little steel wool to rough up the paint that's already on it. No need to strip it unless the current paint is in bad shape, but you want to take off the sheen, so that your new paint has something to grab onto. I would also recommend a semi gloss or gloss paint, as it will repel moisture much better than flat or eggshell finish. I haven't ever sealed a door after painting it, but Barbara's idea to seal it might be a good one if you have excess moisture issues in the bathroom also. Good luck!
Home improvement specialties
on Feb 06, 2015
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yes
Linda
on Feb 08, 2015
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Why are you distinguishing between "acrylic" and "acrylic latex"?. They are different. "Acrylic" paint is thought of most often in the little round craft paint bottles aisle at craft stores. I do assume you do not mean that paint, but want to clarify. If you mean "acrylic latex", most commonly simply refer ed to as "latex" paint, the answer is yes, you can and should use that type of paint. No prep is necessary unless door is not already primed. Recommend semi-gloss or high gloss sheen.
Barb Burnham
on Feb 10, 2015
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thanks for all your responses they helped
Sandy Blevins
on Feb 24, 2015
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