"dadiOH" writes:
"murmur" wrote in message
...
Hi,

I've purchased a house in which the previous owners have recently used
acrylic paint over oil paint. I say this because the acrylic paint can
be scraped off very easily (with a fingernail), and it appears to be
oil
paint underneath.

I would like to repaint with a latex. Do I need to scrape off all the
acrylic, or can I use a primer over everything, then proceed with the
new paint job? (If so, which primer?). Any other advise would be
appreciated.

"Acrylic" paint *is* latex.

His post never indicated anything otherwise. Ah, usenet. 8-)

To the OP, I googled "latex over oil-based" and came up with this
info among many others

http://www.dutchboy.com/faq/faq.asp?...rior&answer=11
Can I apply latex paint over oil based paint?
Yes. Be sure to prepare the surface properly before
painting. Oil-based paints should be sanded to a flat finish
before painting. After rinsing, apply Dutch Boy. oil-based
primer and apply desired Dutch Boy. latex paint.


Best Regards,
--
Todd H.
http://www.toddh.net/