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Can You Put Oil Paint Over Acrylic Paint?

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Yes, you can put oil paint over acrylic paint, as acrylic surfaces are porous enough for oil paint to adhere. However, it is generally not advised due to potential issues like cracking, peeling, or flaking caused by the different drying times and properties of the two paint types. The differing textures and finishes can also be a reason to avoid this combination. While some believe direct application is possible, it's often recommended to prime the wall first, then apply acrylic paint, and once dry, proceed with oil paint.

Acrylic paint has been used in my kid’s study room for a very long time. I decided to have it painted with oil paint as I heard from most of my colleagues that oil paint provides a shiny, smooth surface. However, I wasn't sure can you put oil paint over acrylic paint, so I researched it. I found that yes, oil paint may be applied over acrylic paint.

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I then hired a painter to get my kid’s study room painted. I also asked him the same query and he informed me that if you don't like the roughness of the acrylic surface, you can paint oil directly over it without any further preparation. 

He further added because acrylic paint coatings are sufficiently porous to allow oil paint to permeate, oil paint can stick to dried acrylic paint quite well. Your walls need to be primed first, painted with acrylic paint, and then painted over with oil paints when the acrylic has dried.

At the end, he mentioned that while it is possible, it is not advised to paint oil paint over acrylic paint. He further said the wall may crack, peel, or flake due to the differences in the drying time frames and qualities of the two types of paint. Additionally, the textures and finishes of acrylic and oil paints differ, so it’s best to avoid that. I hope you found this answer helpful.

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