Thread Related Files posted at WOODWEB's Forums and Exchanges should provide supporting information for the topic being discussed in the current message thread. It is a commonly held belief that oil-based paints donât mix well with other types of paints; however, at the same time, it is also said that it is perfectly okay to use latex paint over an oil-based primer. Instead, the lacquer remains on the paint as a surface coating. But when I went to SW and spoke with their technical support, they highly discouraged this. For some reason different colors are worse than others. Over the years, the surfaces have gotten badly scratched and dinged. Responses that initiate or support inappropriate and off-topic discussion of general politics detract from the professional woodworking focus of WOODWEB, and will be removed. WOODWEB is a professional industrial woodworking site. I am doing a frame and panel table top. Even hardened stains on doorknobs or similar surfaces can be removed when applying a little lacquer thinner. We have done quite a bit of lacquer over acrylic paints,use it for cabinets,with a decorative glaze in the detail then put lacquer over it. WOODWEB reserves the right to delete any messages with links or images it deems inappropriate. The reason for the old rule of thumb âyou can paint over lacquer, but not lacquer over paintâ is the solvents in the wet lacquer cause many (but not all) paints to bubble up. If youâre wondering whether or not you can apply oil-based paint over latex, it really isnât a smart decision, but it is possible.The reason professionals advise against doing this is because latex paint is flexible in nature, and as a result, oil-based paints wonât properly adhere to them. I don't think any finish supplier would tell you to go over latex paint with lacquer. I went with black lacquer primer and then black lacquer before the precat. (. Details and inside corners are difficult to cover with any paint color, but this property tends to be more noticeable with whites. Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation, Job Opportunities and Woodworking Services, Here are a handful of reasons to avoid applying clear waterborne lacquers as a topcoat over pigmented acrylic paint. It seems that would be the best of both worlds. That is the safest method. P80 grit sandpaper is fairly coarse s⦠I used to do this for the reasons you have, now I only use lacquer. My problem is that I do not have the capacity to do color matches in the lacquer line at my store and the time/shipping costs really take the fun out of the use of lacquer. Subject lines may be edited for length and clarity. Laquer is a paint that can blush when sprayed in a climateless controlled area. I was trying to remove some scuff marks from a latex painted door (Behr paint and cured for years) with lacquer thinner. I recently did a distressed paint finish where the piece was stained, painted with a flat paint, rubbed through, thin coat of ⦠Yes, Lacquer CAN be applied over latex paint as long as the latex paint is a FLAT latex with no sheen. They used to say you can put anything over lacquer but you can't put lacquer over anything. You can shellac over paint and lacquer over shellac. Solvent based will act like paint stripper over latex paint. Can I put a clear top coat of lacquer or shellac over acrylic paint. It is the nature of oxidation. Got a spot where you can test? Since flat latex paints donât have these chemicals, lacquer can be applied over them. The good news is that you can apply several different types of finishes over top of the acrylic paint to make it more durable and add a sheen. Two options, black vinyl sealer or black precat. Interestingly, though, on the other hand, you canât use oil-based paints over latex paint.. Contact WOODWEB for more information on initiating a survey. 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