How to Paint Over Water Based Paint

Jul 12 2022 0 Comments

When it comes to upgrading the look and feel of your home, nothing is simpler then repainting interior walls or other built-in fixtures. Changing a living room from white to a soft green-grey, one of the most popular neutral shades in Australia this year, can create an oasis of relaxation and calm. Transforming a bedroom from the perfect pink the last homeowner’s daughter loved to a muted navy blue for your teenage son upgrades the space for a new owner.

If you decide to tackle your home’s next painting job on your own, you need to know how to paint on top of water-based paint and get smoothest and most attractive surface possible. When in doubt, hire a home renovation team with the experience, tools, and know-how to help your vision come to life.

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CLEANING THE SURFACE TO PREPARE FOR PAINTING


If you want to paint on top of water-based paint, you need to make sure that the surface is clean and free of any debris first. You can use a damp cloth to clean the surface or choose a cleanser specifically designed for wall or woodwork preparation. Follow the instructions carefully and ensure proper ventilation if you use any chemical solutions. Always test a cleaner in a small spot first to make sure it will not damage anything you want to look great at the end of the project.

After properly cleaning off all dust, mildew, crayon marks from the kids, or other issues affecting the old water-based paint, make sure everything dries completely before moving on. Sufficient ventilation is an important part of any painting project, so you might as well open the windows and set up the fans early to help this initial drying process.

5 STEPS TO PAINT ON TOP OF WATER-BASED PAINT AT HOME


The process of painting anything inside your house follows the same basic steps. In fact, the most important step focuses on preparing the surfaces first. Paint only goes on smoothly to a clean, dry wall, cabinet door, or length of woodwork.

1 – PROTECT THE FLOOR AND FURNITURE


Whether you use tarps, drop-cloths or canvas sheets specifically designed to protect against paint splatter, or wrap your belongings in plastic bags, you need to take steps to protect everything else in the room during the project. No matter how careful you are, paint will drip at some point. Make sure everything in the vicinity of the surface you want to paint is well covered. Also, put down a tarp under the paint tray and paint cans arranged neatly nearby. If you need a ladder to reach part of the project, be sure the rubber feet or caps are secure on the bottom to prevent scratching your floor or damaging the carpet.

2 – USE PAINTERS TAPE ON EDGES


Easy to remove masking or painters tape helps you get perfectly clean edges between the wall and ceiling, cabinet and wall, fireplace back and woodwork, or any other elements in the room. Before using primer or paint, carefully line things with this tape completely.

3 – PRIMER FIRST


Primer is a type of paint designed to cover old paint, wood, drywall or plaster smoothly. It is usually white and easy to apply. It helps create a smooth and nonporous surface so that the final layers of paint look great in the end. When you want to paint over water-based paint, primer may not seem as important as if you are covering oil-based paint. However, you should not skip this step in an attempt to save time or money. The finished project will not look as good and will have a higher chance of problems in the long run. This is especially true if you want to cover dark colours with something much lighter.

4 – PAINT!


The time has come to start laying down colour. Use rollers, pads, or brushes to smooth on the paint from top to bottom and side to side. For best results, keep the strokes running in the same general direction while ensuring full coverage. The last thing you want after everything dries is to see bare spots or obvious brushstrokes unless they are part of your design aesthetic.

5 – LET EVERYTHING DRY COMPLETELY


Different types of paint take different lengths of time to dry. Although you may want to see the final results of all your efforts as quickly as possible, you need to stay patient and let everything dry completely before you move on to the next step. This includes the wall after you wash it, the primer, and the one or two coats of your chosen shade of paint at the end. Keep your windows open and your fans running to speed up the process and to keep the air quality healthier inside your house.


CAN YOU USE OIL PAINT OVER WATER-BASED PAINT?


Yes. In fact, this option works so much better than the opposite: painting with a water-based paint over an oil-based layer. This is quite common when you use primers to prepare a wall, cabinet doors, or trim for the final paint layer. Homeowners frequently choose this type of paint because it offers more durability and protection against water damage and stains that may occur in the kitchen or bathrooms especially. It is popular for cabinets and other fixtures that are touched or cleaned more often than walls.


ENJOY YOUR AUSTRALIAN HOME RENOVATION


Painting an accent wall, an entire room, woodwork and trim, a fireplace surround, cabinets, or any other architectural element in your home is one of the simplest and most effective ways to change the look and feel of any space. When you paint over water-based paint, you can achieve the perfect style for you and your family in less time than you imagine. While this is a popular do-it-yourself project for homeowners to try, call in a professional team for the perfect results.



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