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It depends. If it's an oil based enamel, it will take anywhere from an hour, for a super-fast dry enamel which is intended to be sprayed, to 24 hours for a standard coating. A water based enamel with usually dry to the point of being serviceable anywhere from an hour to six hours. This is assuming that the paint was applied at a moderate temperature and with a low relative humidity.

Both types of enamels should not be scrubbed for at least two weeks to allow time for the surfaces to fully cure.

As always, it's best to check the paint's label or technical data sheet for information specific to that coating.

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Will enamel paint go over acrylic paint?

If you are painting a residence the chances are your enamel is a water borne acrylic enamel. Conversely, if you are referring to acrylic and enamel spray cans then the answer is yes you can spray one to another without any problems. Always be sure your paint is completely dry before applying successive coats.


Can fabric paint smudge when the fabric is washed?

Once the paint is dry, it shouldn't smudge or run, if it did, the paint wasn't dry. (Fabric Paint, is just like enamel paint, it just has extra ingredients in the paint so it can be washed)


Can you paint with eggshell over a semi gloss?

No. You must sand the gloss of and them prime and then paint. Semi and High Gloss is only meant for wood not dry wall. Its the worst idea ever to put a gloss on dry wall. Any paint with an Enamel is just as washable.


Can you use enamel spray paint to paint a bathtub?

Enamel paint can be used on porcelain or iron bathtubs with great results, so I'll walk you through this process, just in case you're unsure about how to do this.You Will Need These MaterialsWhite vinegar WaterTowel Palm sander 150-grit sandpaperRespirator mask Plastic bag Tape Epoxy enamel spray paint Oil based primer Oil based enamel paint 1200-grit wet/dry sandpaper InstructionsClean the bath tub thoroughly with a mixture of white vinegar and water. The vinegar will help remove any dirt or greasy residue on the tub. Rinse the tub to remove the vinegar and dry it with a towel.Equip a palm sander with 150-grit sandpaper. Sand the inside and the outside of the tub to roughen the surface, this will allow the paint to properly adhere to the bathtub.Remove the fixtures of the bathtub or cover the fixtures with a plastic bag. Tape the bag down at the base of the fixtures to prevent painting them when you paint the inside of the tub.Spray the inside of the bathtub with an epoxy enamel spray paint such as Krylon epoxy enamel paint. These paints are available at most home improvement stores and will resist moisture which is necessary for paint on the inside of a bathtub.5 Paint the outside of the tub with an oil based metal primer such as Rust-Oleum metal primer. Let the primer dry completely.Apply a coat of oil based enamel paint to the outside of the tub. Let the first coat of paint dry and then apply a second coat.Sand the second coat of paint with 1200-grit wet/dry sandpaper used wet. This will help shine the enamel paint.I hope this helps you out with your project! Good luck!--The Violet


Can you use enamel over latex?

Do you mean oil based enamel, or alkyd enamel? It can, but you will have to prime it with a barrier coat of compatible primer for the new paint to stick to it. I would not recommend it though. If the latex paint has been around for a long time, you have a better chance of having your new paint last. Is this inside or outside? Is it exposed to temperature extremes? The latex paint will be able to expand and contract more than the oil based enamel. If you can imagine putting paint on a latex glove, letting it dry, then putting the glove on (stretching it) then you will have a good idea (although much more extreme) of what you are asking the paint to do. If you really must put an oil based enamel on top of latex. Use a good oil based enamel like Kilz or Zinnzer Bullseye before you paint it. After you put the barrier coat on, you will have a limited time to get the other paint on....check the directions.

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Can you replaced water based paint with quick dry enamel?

Yes you can.


Will enamel paint go over acrylic paint?

If you are painting a residence the chances are your enamel is a water borne acrylic enamel. Conversely, if you are referring to acrylic and enamel spray cans then the answer is yes you can spray one to another without any problems. Always be sure your paint is completely dry before applying successive coats.


Can fabric paint smudge when the fabric is washed?

Once the paint is dry, it shouldn't smudge or run, if it did, the paint wasn't dry. (Fabric Paint, is just like enamel paint, it just has extra ingredients in the paint so it can be washed)


Can you paint with eggshell over a semi gloss?

No. You must sand the gloss of and them prime and then paint. Semi and High Gloss is only meant for wood not dry wall. Its the worst idea ever to put a gloss on dry wall. Any paint with an Enamel is just as washable.


Why won't my painted surface dry?

There are many factors that could have contributed to the paint that you used not drying. If you are referring to a house paint than the most common problem is that you have an exterior paint and are using it inside. The paint will not dry for extensive periods. Note also that Oil based paints will take up to 7 days to fully cure If you are referring to Automotive paints than chances are that you purchased an enamel. Enamel paints need dryers in them to dry however these are usually only put in when mixed up. Its possible that the people at the place where you bought it from forgot to put the dryers in the paint.


Can you use enamel spray paint to paint a bathtub?

Enamel paint can be used on porcelain or iron bathtubs with great results, so I'll walk you through this process, just in case you're unsure about how to do this.You Will Need These MaterialsWhite vinegar WaterTowel Palm sander 150-grit sandpaperRespirator mask Plastic bag Tape Epoxy enamel spray paint Oil based primer Oil based enamel paint 1200-grit wet/dry sandpaper InstructionsClean the bath tub thoroughly with a mixture of white vinegar and water. The vinegar will help remove any dirt or greasy residue on the tub. Rinse the tub to remove the vinegar and dry it with a towel.Equip a palm sander with 150-grit sandpaper. Sand the inside and the outside of the tub to roughen the surface, this will allow the paint to properly adhere to the bathtub.Remove the fixtures of the bathtub or cover the fixtures with a plastic bag. Tape the bag down at the base of the fixtures to prevent painting them when you paint the inside of the tub.Spray the inside of the bathtub with an epoxy enamel spray paint such as Krylon epoxy enamel paint. These paints are available at most home improvement stores and will resist moisture which is necessary for paint on the inside of a bathtub.5 Paint the outside of the tub with an oil based metal primer such as Rust-Oleum metal primer. Let the primer dry completely.Apply a coat of oil based enamel paint to the outside of the tub. Let the first coat of paint dry and then apply a second coat.Sand the second coat of paint with 1200-grit wet/dry sandpaper used wet. This will help shine the enamel paint.I hope this helps you out with your project! Good luck!--The Violet


Can you use enamel over latex?

Do you mean oil based enamel, or alkyd enamel? It can, but you will have to prime it with a barrier coat of compatible primer for the new paint to stick to it. I would not recommend it though. If the latex paint has been around for a long time, you have a better chance of having your new paint last. Is this inside or outside? Is it exposed to temperature extremes? The latex paint will be able to expand and contract more than the oil based enamel. If you can imagine putting paint on a latex glove, letting it dry, then putting the glove on (stretching it) then you will have a good idea (although much more extreme) of what you are asking the paint to do. If you really must put an oil based enamel on top of latex. Use a good oil based enamel like Kilz or Zinnzer Bullseye before you paint it. After you put the barrier coat on, you will have a limited time to get the other paint on....check the directions.


Can you buff enamel paint?

Yes, but it must be very dry and hard. So let it harden for a few weeks first.


Can you paint acrylic enamel paint over base coat paint?

If the base coat used in your project is water base then yes, you bet you can. If there is any chance that the base coat used was an oil base paint then you cannot paint directly over it. The acrylic enamel will not adhere to the oil base paint and will begin to peel off as soon as it is dry. In which case a coat of primer is in order.


When do you use enamel paint?

This depends on the type of enamel paint used: Floor enamel - May be used for concrete, stairs, basements, porches, and patios. Fast dry enamel - Can dry within 10-15 minutes of application; good for refrigerators, counters, and other industrial finishes. High-temp enamel - May be used for engines, brakes, exhaust, and BBQs. Nail-enamel - Nail-polish. Model building - This paint is usually sold in 14 ml tinlets (in the UK) and is available through specialist hobbyshops.


Can a primer sealer be used to paint laquer over enamel?

It is able to, but is very hard to dry, because it takes a loooong time.


Can you beeswax wood first then paint with enamel?

This I would't do. Paint needs to adhere, (have a surface with tooth), your wood should be: clean, dry, and free of dust, dirt, an oil. Apply your paint and allow to completely dry, and then apply a finish. (water-base paint = waterbase finish, / oil-base paint = oil-base finish).