Odds are after a summer the oil based paint (even if you put a coat over the top) will get very brittle and begin to crack, particularly if the paint did no go onto bare wood.
Is oil-based paint waterproof?
Oil-based paints are typically slower to apply than water-based paints, as the paint has a stickier and thicker feel to it.
Application.
| Oil Based Drying Times | Water Based Drying Times |
|---|---|
| Touch Dry: 6 to 8 hours | Touch Dry: 30 to 60 minutes |
What are the pros and cons of oil-based paint?
The Advantages & Disadvantages of Oil Paint
- Advantage: Time.
- Advantage: Color Depth and Range.
- Advantage: Varied Applications.
- Advantage: Range of Finishes and Effects.
- Advantage: Consistency.
- Disadvantage: Drying Time.
- Disadvantage: Lack of Clarity.
- Disadvantage: Blending Capabilities.
