2007-09-06 13:11:59 · 7 answers · asked by cher 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Yes, you can "cut" it with water. Just add a little at a time and stir it well. If the paint is old after you add the water, you may want to strain out any hard particles. I use a nylon stocking. Just put it over a clean can and pour the paint in, then use something like a brush, roller, or you're hand to squeeze all the paint through. There is a product you can buy called Flotrol if you don't want to use water. Also, don't use paint thinner, or laquer thinner, neither are made to mix with latex paint.
2007-09-06 13:28:22 · answer #1 · answered by Bill R 2 · 5⤊ 1⤋
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Can you put water in latex paint if its to thick? I have some old paint I want to use but its so thick.?
2015-08-18 05:21:57 · answer #2 · answered by Elna 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you already have your answers, but to clarify...
DON'T USE SOLVENTS ON WATER-BASED PAINTS!
Just use water. You can always tell if it's oil-based or water-based by looking on the side of the can. That is, unless paint dripped on it. =)
Don't use too much water, though. Add a little, mix a lot, add a little, mix a lot... you know? Sometimes the paint isn't even worth saving because over time it's dried out so much you end up with a wall you have to paint SEVERAL times because the paint is so thin.
Hope it works out for you!
2007-09-06 22:13:56 · answer #3 · answered by Pregalicious Trophy Wife 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep, just add a little at a time and stir it real good before you decide to add more, it takes a bit of time for the paint and water to mix. Reapeat until you have the desired consistency.
The answer above is incorrect, paint thinner and LATEX are not compatible. The paint will clump, paint thinner is for oil based paints.
2007-09-06 13:18:25 · answer #4 · answered by Tom S 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Hi! My husband is a professional painter. He said not to use paint or lacquer thinner as they are not water soluable. He said you sure can use water, up to 10%, stir really well. Like someone else mentioned, you should probably strain it through a nylon to get out any little lumps and stuff. Hope this helped, good luck!
2007-09-06 16:51:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. If it's so thick it's probably old. When you don't use paint for a while, you put your gallons upside down to prevent the crust.
2007-09-07 01:19:23 · answer #6 · answered by kayneriend 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try putting ammonia in the paint. A little at a time. This has always worked for me. I've also heard peeing in it.... but I haven't done that for obvious reasons
2007-09-10 02:03:33 · answer #7 · answered by Pam F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paint manufacturers don't recommend it because old congealed paint is hard to reconstitute to the original consistancy. Personally I would buy some more paint.
2007-09-06 14:06:24 · answer #8 · answered by petethen2 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Use LAQUER thinner. Not paint thinner. Paint thinner is made for oil based paints, and will clump up in latex. Using water will cause inconsistensies in the color. Laquer thinner is made specifically for the purpose of thinning paints.
2007-09-06 13:20:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋
NO...i would take it to a paint store and ask them to shake it on their machine....
2007-09-06 13:35:09 · answer #10 · answered by mups mom 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋