When it comes to what to do, there’s the question of can you paint over wallpaper (yes) and the question of whether you should. The answer to the latter is dependent on other factors at play.

Special prep is required when painting over oil-based wood stains. Photo: Tom Fenenga for Bob Vila It’s possible to cover oil-based finish with either latex paint or oil-based paint, but ...

But you can paint latex over oil-based paint, if you prepare the surface properly. First of all, take a little bit of sandpaper and just lightly sand it.

A: Actually, latex paint can be used over oil-based paint if the surface is properly prepared. This often means removing gloss from the oil paint, since it frequently has a glossy or “slick ...

The oil-based primer will effectively lock the paper in and give you the best chance for success when it comes time for the desired color. Paint, paint, paint You made it!

If you’re new to DIY painting, oil-based can hide application errors (brush and roller marks, for instance) better than water-based paint, but it also has a more pungent smell, takes longer to ...