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Yep. We did our own painting and I think we made that mistake. Used the one-coat stuff that seems to be more "rubbery" and you end up with a thick layer that wi

• aidenn0 5y ago
  In general with paint, the more you thin it, the more coats you need, but the longer it lasts once you are done. Also don't use water-based primer to cover oil (even though it says on the side of the can that it can do it!), use a shellac primer. That second one I learned from painting my first condo; painted the ceiling, gave it a week to cure; taped off to do the walls, and after finishing the walls, the ceiling paint came off with the tape! Got a pro in there and he said "if it actually did what it says on the can, I'd use it because it's way easier cleanup"
  • abandonliberty 5y ago
    What's the lesson from the second one?
    • aidenn0 5y ago
      Don't use water-based primer to coat oil-based paint.