Latex paint over glossy oil based paint?
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IrisD51316
I'm cleaning and preparing my mother's home for sale as part of her estate. The kitchen has oil based paint that has a gloss type finish. Can I wash and repaint successfully with latex paint? Is that a good option for a kitchen? I'm trying to save funds where possible and leave the major upgrades to the pros as I prep for sale.
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Please don’t paint over it without doing the right prep. It has to be sanded and primed correctly or the paint will just peel off. My first home was exactly this situation and I cursed the seller for years!
I lightly sanded the oil based paint and repainted with a satin latex. It worked well. I did it two years ago and it has held up fine, even with washing.
https://www.todayshomeowner.com/video/how-to-paint-over-oil-based-paint-with-latex/