Painting over oil base gloss with water base

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Painting over oil base gloss with water base

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Hi Everyone, is there any water-based gloss I can paint over oil-based gloss that does not require some primer? I have a lot of glossing to do but I don't really want to use oil-based gloss because of the smell and drying time. what do all you professional painters recommend?

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Look at Johnstones Aqua system. Rub down the existing gloss with soapy water with wet and dry or a Scotch pad and wipe dry. Use Aqua undercoat which is wonderful. I use the Aqua gloss which is hybrid but gives a lovely tough finish once cured. Use mini rollers to work quick as it goes off fast. This system allows you to do a lot quickly.

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dewaltdisney wrote: Mon Apr 22, 2024 4:10 pm Look at Johnstones Aqua system. Rub down the existing gloss with soapy water with wet and dry or a Scotch pad and wipe dry. Use Aqua undercoat which is wonderful. I use the Aqua gloss which is hybrid but gives a lovely tough finish once cured. Use mini rollers to work quick as it goes off fast. This system allows you to do a lot quickly.

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Hi mate, thanks pal. So i can definatley paint over old oil base gloss with this and its not going to peel off easy?
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Yes, as long as you remove any grease and silicones using soap water (dilute fairy liquid). The scotch pad or wet and dry just gives a slight key and removes any nibs. The Aqua undercoat goes on a treat and provides a lovely surface for the top coats. The Aqua gloss is a half gloss which is better suited to today's taste. This paint is a hybrid in that you need white spirit to clean. The paint is low odour goes off quick to touch and gets real hard in a few days. I use chuck away mini rollers and brushes. These mini rollers are best I find https://www.screwfix.com/p/harris-trade ... pack/5389x

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