Spray paint over acrylic paint?
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I am painting over a bench I got at a consignment shop, using acrylic paint. I am not getting the coverage I want after several coats. Can I use spray paint over the acrylic paint? Thanks!
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If the spray paint is oil based then don't use it! You can put water based paint (acrylic) over oil paint, but not the other way around. If you put an oil based paint over a water based paint the paint will yellow. I know this from experience! Check the spray can first to see what the paint is - water based or oil - It is more likely to be oil though.
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Carole
on Jul 05, 2014
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I agree with Carole. However, I have found that a good prep job is essential no matter what. I ALWAYS do at least a light sanding to scuff the surface to be painted. A liquid sand also works well for me. I have painted over surfaces not knowing what the base paint is with Rustoleum spray paint and not had a problem. Hope this input helps.
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Linda J
on Jul 05, 2014
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You should use a flat primer first.
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Debbie Harris
on Jul 05, 2014
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I am sorry. I didn't have an answer. I just wanted to see the answer. thanks
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Wendy Johnson
on Jul 05, 2014
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Thanks for the info.
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Edith L
on Jul 05, 2014
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For sure you can use spray paint. Chalk paint will stick to anything too and has great colors. Sand it and wax it for a shabby chic look
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Leah Bokinsky
on Jul 05, 2014
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James
on Jun 13, 2017
I need to correct this original answer as it is completely wrong. You can only paint oil on top of acrylic, not vice versa. Consider the fact that all canvases are primed with an acrylic gesso primer. This is common knowledge. If you paint faster drying/curing acrylic over oil paint, it will eventually chip/flake off. Whomever responded originally stating that a "paint will yellow" is completely mistaken or misinformed.- See 1 previous
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Mystical
on Oct 25, 2017
So I don’t have an answer, but can acrylic be put on spray paint and show up? I am making a project and I want the background to be white (and spray paint is quick for that) but then the details I want to do in acrylics. I’m doing this on cardboard. Thanks!
Carole
on Jul 05, 2014
Linda J
on Jul 05, 2014
Debbie Harris
on Jul 05, 2014
Wendy Johnson
on Jul 05, 2014
Edith L
on Jul 05, 2014
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