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Its its oil based then; Acetone

Mineral turpentine (turps)

True turpentine

Naphtha

White spirit

Methyl ethyl ketone

If its acrylic/water based then water

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The liquid used to thin paint is called solvent. :)

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You can thin water-based paint with water prior to spraying. Follow label directions to ensure that it is not over-thinned.

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Yes use 1 part water to 10 parts paint.

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NO, they are not compatible.

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12y ago

For thinning enamel paint,yes.

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What do you use to thin water based paint?

Water borne paint can only be thinned with, guess what? Water.


What can you use as paint thinner?

If you are using latex, thin with water. If using enamel, thin with paint thinner.Always read instructions on the can. They always say what to thin it with.


Is there a way to make opaque paint more transparent?

yes, you can thin paint to use like stain. just thin with what ever you would clean it with. waterbase paint use water. oil base paints use thinner.


Can you use paint thinner to thin out paint?

That is what it is made for


Can you use fabric acrylic colors with white emulsion paint to do wall art?

Yes, you can


What happens if you use paint thinner in latex paint?

No, you use water to thin latex paint. Thinner is for oil based paint.


What is the name the solvent in an emulsion paint?

Well, honey, the solvent in an emulsion paint is water. Yes, good old H2O is the one doing all the heavy lifting in that paint. So next time you're painting your walls, just remember it's basically fancy water with some color thrown in.


What type of paint should you use on my walls?

If indoors use emulsion Matt or silk depending on what finish you want.


Why use reducer for auto paint?

Thin out the paint for color match


Can you use paint thinner in acrylic paint?

Paint thinner is nearly alwys used in oil based paints. If you mix it with mosts acrylic paint the paints it will be ruined - unless of course you have a solvent based acrylic - such as a thermoplastic acrylic.


How do you use scumble paint?

Scumble paint is a layer of thin paint over another paint. The instructions will be on the tin.


Where can you get acrylic paint from?

Acrylic paint is a fast drying paint containing pigment. It is safe to dilute it with water, but will become water resistant after drying. A common interior house paint may contain both acrylic and latex paint, because acrylic paint is typically more expensive.