Questions tagged [alkyd]
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Is it acceptable to paint kitchen walls in alkyd?
The kitchen has very little revealed wall space, and we were wondering if it is ok to use alkyd paint on the walls (to keep it simple). It would be the same white paint as used on the cabinets.
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Should I use oil primer underneath oil paint?
Is it necessary to use oil primer underneath oil paint (for trim) or can I use latex primer?
Do all primers work interchangeably with oil and latex paints?
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Is alkyd (oil) paint compatible to use over conversion varnish paint?
We purchased pre-made cabinets but wanted them a different color, so we sanded the gloss completely off and painted over with alkyd. After a week in a 70°F room, and with fans going, the oil is still mildly tacky. We contacted the store where the…
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Is it likely that an alkyd varnish contains lead?
To be more precise, an alkyde varnish which is commercialized in Morocco : https://www.atlaspeintures.ma/RECHERCHES/FicheExport.php?Produit=47
Do you think there is a possibility that it contains a lead-based siccative ?
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selecting the correct paint and primer
A couple of years ago I repainted many of my wood trims and doors (they were painted with a glossy oil based paint that had turned yellow) using Sherwin-Williams Multipurpose waterbased acrylic-alkyd primer and then SW Pro Classic waterbased…
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What happens to alkyd enamel paint below 5 degrees C?
I'm impatient to paint a fiberglass boat I'm restoring and I'm using an alkyd enamel paint which states it's okay down to 5 degrees C.
Although daytime temperature is 10 degrees C and more, night time lows are down towards freezing point.
Will the…
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May I use alkyd primer with acrylic paint
I have a fuel canister made in 1943, cleaned it from rust and old paint and sprayed over with gray primer that I had in garage. The primer is alcyd paint, with anti-corrosion properties.
Most of my spray cans seem to contain acrylic paint, can I…
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