Can you mix different paint types for interior paints?
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Can you mix flat latex paint with semi- gloss paint?
Will mixing one color of flat with another color in semi-gloss make a product that will stick to the wall or peel off?
if I put flat paint on first and then enamel, would that work?
Mixing latex and enamel paints won't work well together, rather you could take your dark paint (latex) and add white latex to it to get the lighter paint you desire. Mixing the two you have now may result in an uneven finish, poor adhesion and other issues like blotchy finish.
The two are totally different kinds of paint. Oil and water does not mix.
Hi Lisa: No, unfortunately it's not recommended. Latex and enamel are both types of paint, but they are not compatible with each other. If you try to mix them, the latex will start to break down the enamel, and it will not dry properly. Latex is a water-based paint, while enamel is an oil-based paint. They have different properties and uses, so it’s important to know which type of paint you’re using before you start painting.
No, you cannot mix latex and enamel together.