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Oil Vs Latex
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01-03-2006, 10:05 AM
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Oil Vs Latex
Could someone tell me what is the best product for painting white trim (oil vs. latex)? i.e. will the Oil stand up considerably longer before yellowing than latex
It’s my personal home and I would rather not see it on the honey do list again for as long as possible. I will be using the highest end Ben Moore or Sw, if it makes a difference. thankx Peter |
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01-03-2006, 10:14 AM
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Re: Oil Vs Latex
Really depends on what is on there now
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01-03-2006, 10:21 AM
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Re: Oil Vs Latex
ops 7 year old Home depot's finest latex.
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01-03-2006, 10:27 AM
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Re: Oil Vs Latex
Hmm, I didn't know HD made a 'fine latex'.
 Scuff sand it, and paint it with a high quality acrylic. For a water-based product with oil-like performance, use BM Water-Borne Satin Impervo, or SW ProClassic Water-Borne Trim paint. |
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01-03-2006, 10:35 AM
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Re: Oil Vs Latex
I used home depot and finest sorta as a joke.
if it was your house oil or latex? |
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01-03-2006, 12:11 PM
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Re: Oil Vs Latex
My house = latex
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01-07-2006, 08:17 AM
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Re: Oil Vs Latex
thank you
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01-07-2006, 07:32 PM
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Re: Oil Vs Latex
I miss painting trim with oil
 But really, the way latex is these days it's kinda hard to argue with it |
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01-09-2006, 07:36 PM
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Re: Oil Vs Latex
I would have never asked the Question since 99 % of the time we spec latex for our renos. But a few of the interior decorators brought in by architects are directing the customer in the oil direction for trim.
I guess if they don’t have to install it who cares. |
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01-09-2006, 07:51 PM
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Re: Oil Vs LatexQuote:
 (just bustin' on the decorators) |
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01-09-2006, 08:33 PM
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Re: Oil Vs Latex
Hi M4inc, In my experience if you want it to last and not be on a honey do vacation...paint it in Oil the BM satin impervo it is a great choice however keep in mind that it is fairly runny and thin so you would be better off to do two thin coats rather one thick one as you already know...lol... I'm not sure what product lines you have in your area there...But if you want it to last do it in oil after all it is your house and you have to live there so why not do it the best way possible.
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01-22-2006, 10:42 AM
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Re: Oil Vs Latex
Peter,
Oil paint releases harmful VOC'S over its lifetime. Latex cures fully in 30 days. It's a no brainer. BM Waterborne Satin Impervo is King. |
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01-22-2006, 03:38 PM
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Re: Oil Vs Latex
I just built all new cabinets for my home and I went back with oil. Maybe it is a lack of change on my part but I am still not convinced latex stands up any near as well? I brushed and the flow from the S.W. pro classic shows little to no brush strokes?? I have yet find a latex that can be brushed with good results but in all fairness I have not been a hands on painter in over 12 years.
We sprayed a kitchen once with incredi coat from s.w. and it sprayed well but we did not see how it stood up over time?? It's just that the high from the oil is soooo good 
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01-22-2006, 04:05 PM
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Re: Oil Vs Latex
The only time I ever use oil is to paint metal.
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01-22-2006, 09:57 PM
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Re: Oil Vs LatexQuote:
Hmmmm. I haven't heard that before? What about older woodwork that has been previously painted with oil?? I know you can use primers "made to accept latex"?? Has latex come tha far??
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01-22-2006, 10:07 PM
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Re: Oil Vs LatexQuote:
(not enough cabs in the new house) I did'em with oil Yeah Baby That stuff's great It's been a while but I fell right back into the groove pretty quick Damn it looks good Me so
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01-22-2006, 10:08 PM
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Re: Oil Vs LatexQuote:
Well, common enough anyway |
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01-23-2006, 09:11 AM
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Re: Oil Vs Latex
oil paint released harmful VOC's over it's lifetime? What kind of Bu@lSh*t is that? Oil paints are fully cured in 7-10 days under ideal conditions. And the ben moore latex satin impervo is utter crap.
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01-23-2006, 12:02 PM
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Re: Oil Vs Latex
I was under the immpression that oil based never really did finish curing and kept releasing ( on a rediculiously small level) over the life of the coating. Thats part of the reason they become so brittle.
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01-23-2006, 05:01 PM
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Re: Oil Vs Latex
The resins keep oxidizing - that's why it becomes brittle over time. The solvents are gone within a couple of weeks.
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