I'm in a time crunch. I have to get this storm door painted before the installer comes. I primed it with oil based primer, but don't have time to get oil based paint. Can I use the water based exterior paint that was used on my house?
This is the paint I have.
I don't understand the difference latex, acrylic etc. and I am at work now.
Best Answer
Primers (of either base) can be top coated with either latex or oil. Double check your primer label.
What doesn't work is an oil based topcoat (brittle film) over a latex topcoat (softer, flexible film).
An oil based primer is a good undercoat for exterior (or baths), due to its greater degree of waterproofing.