Is it okay to put oil paint over latex paint?

Question

Is it okay to put oil paint over latex paint?

Answer 1

latex over oil is ok, but not oil over latex, you will see the paint cracking if you try it.

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Answer 2

Actually, I think it is OK, but priming is recommended.

Answer 3

Oil will go over latex yes..but latex  will not go over oil.....

Answer 4

Generally yes, but you never want to put latex over oil.

Answer 5

It is fine to use Oil paint over Latex paint, but. if yoou ever decided to paint it again, you would have to stay with oil or remove all then paint with latex. it is also safer to use Latex. Most paint companies have even stopped selling Oil base paints.