Paint over the primed area with the paint of your choice. Apply 1-2 coats of whatever paint you want to use on top of the primed silicone caulk. Any kind of paint can be applied over shellac primer, such as latex or oil-based paints. You typically only need 1 coat of paint to cover up the shellac primer.Click to see full answer. Considering this, is there a way to paint over silicone caulk?Apply a very thin layer of siliconized acrylic latex caulk over the silicone caulk to paint over it. This second caulk will adhere to the silicone and make its surface a bit rougher and even more paintable. Allow it to dry thoroughly before you proceed to the next step.Likewise, what happens if you paint non paintable caulk? Non-paintable caulk is made of clear silicone. If you apply paint directly over untreated silicone caulk, peeling will inevitably occur. Fortunately, you can paint non-paintable silicone caulk as long as you treat it with a special base primer. Consequently, what kind of paint will stick to silicone? Use an oil-based paint on the caulk. Oil-based paint is the type of paint that sticks best to silicone. On average, oil-based paint dries within 6 to 8 hours, but check the label on the paint for a precise drying time. How long before you can paint over caulk?There may be a difference between the time it takes for caulk to cure and the amount of time you must wait before painting it. The majority of acrylic latex caulking can be painted within two to four hours of application. However, clear acrylic latex caulks must cure for seven to 14 days before you can paint them.