Oil Stain Over Latex

That shine can be alleviated by washing with oxalic acid before re staining.

Oil stain over latex. The issue isnt that the stain is failing. A good rule of thumb for most stainsealers is that they will not stick to another stainsealer if there is still a shine or glossy surface present. If the stain is unknown its safest to assume it was an oil based stain. Then they need to clean the surface thoroughly apply a primer and use high quality latex paint.

Its possible to paint over oil based wood stain with latex paint if the painter prepares the surface properly. After cleaning the surface paint a small inconspicuous area with latex stain and allow it to dry at least overnight. Where old surfaces are to be re coated with latex a simple test should be conducted first. Ask below in our comment area.

Latex stain can be applied over freshly primed surfaces and surfaces where an oil base stain has already been used and weathered. Oil stain goes deep into the wood leaving less stain on the surface. The question is oil over latex andy. If you wish to change from a water based to oil based deck stain or vice versa here are some suggestions.

The transparent nature of oil based stain gets only more transparent over time allowing uv rays to degrade the wood. Applying latex paint over an oil based stain was once impossible. These too are a great choice on log homes and can be the better choice on homes where the type of stain previously applied is not known. Latex stain does not penetrate wood like an oil based one does.

Therefore the latex stain is able to stick to the wood fibers and create a smooth finish over the top. If oil based stain is placed over latex the new stain collects on the surface and does not properly sink. As such going over with another oil base is going to be best. Unlike semitransparent stains which are absorbed into bare wood and enhance its natural appearance solid stains add a rich colorful film that sits atop the woods surface.

Mineral spirits are required to clean up oil based stains. While annual refinishing is recommended latex stains might go as long as 4 8 years before you need to refinish. As long as you clean and prepare the surface properly you can do another long lasting stain job. Oil based solid opaque stains tend to coat wood similarly to latex based stains but transparent oil based stains tend to soak into wood without leaving much of a layer over its surface.

Its possible to stain over existing stain and much easier than painting over it. Weathering semitransparent latex stains tend to form a very thin protective coat on wood and are prone to cracking in extreme weather conditions according to the us.