How to thin latex paint?

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How to thin latex paint?

by steven hsieh from California

How much water should I add to a full gallon?

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Answered by Karl Crowder, Crowder Painting from Colorado Springs, Colorado

Thinning paint depends on the paint and what you plan on doing with it. Is the paint too thick or too sticky? A water could be used, it usually doesn't take much. A cup or less should be enough. Or you could use a paint conditioner like Floetrol. Floetrol will make the paint spread easier with out over thinning.

Answered by Magic Dave from Warren, Michigan

You should not thin latex paint... except perhaps for using in a spray machine... if you do... you could add a few half cups of denatured alcohol...

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