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llerjer
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Posted: 22:35 on 01-24-2005
A question for you experienced painters out there: The previous owners of my rehab property painted the entire interior in semigloss latex. What kind of prep is required to repaint in a flat latex?
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spinwilly
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Posted: 22:47 on 01-24-2005
Uggh. But since it's latex on a wall surface, no problem. You should be able to just go over it with a flat without too much of a headache. It may take two coats however. The new paint application tends to slip and slide over a semigloss leading to poor coverage in some areas.
I would recommend using TSP (or equivelant cleaner)applied with a sponge mop first. Then apply a fairly heavy first coat of paint, wait 24 hours, then a second coat if and where necessary.
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Posted: 00:35 on 01-25-2005
Good advice, the 24 hours between coats is something few people realize the value of when it comes to getting good coverage.
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LadyGrey
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Posted: 08:59 on 01-25-2005
If you scuff up the walls a little with some sandpaper, a flat will adhere better. And don't rush the coats in between.
Thankfully, they didn't use a semigloss oil base on the walls! 
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llerjer
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Posted: 15:10 on 01-25-2005
Thanks for the advice.
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