Painting - how to tell oil from latex

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04-04-01, 08:12 AM
Perhaps a dumb question, but how can you tell if the old paint on walls and interior woodwork is oil or latex?

JDX
04-06-01, 07:40 PM
Put a small amount of denatured alcohol on a rag. Wipe on the surface in question. If the paint comes off,........it's ..latex.
04-09-01, 07:25 AM
Thank you, JDX!

JDX
04-09-01, 06:37 PM
vanOs, Hey, what can I say? It's my nature to help those in need. Glad to be of service!