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You can mix water into most latex paints up to a point. Usually eight ounces to a gallon. A better alternative is to add a latex paint additive, like Flotrol, that is made out of acrylic resin, that doesn't degrade the paint.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoDenatured alcohol or anything stronger will dissolve latex paint.
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∙ 11y agoNo. Latex paint will not dissolve in mineral spirits.
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∙ 11y agoBecause it is latex based. -That means water is it's thinner.
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∙ 11y agoYes, you can. Do it in very limited amounts, so it doesn't get too thin.
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∙ 14y agoyes because latex paint is latex paint
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Can you filter out water base paint from a 2 ft pool?
Latex (water based) paint will essentially dissolve in water; however a small amount of isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol will ensure removal, which you can then filter out.
How do you remove dried latex paint from a hat?
An organic solvent should dissolve the latex. Problem is that it may destroy the hat in the process. Acetone is very "strong" and also dissolves some synthetic fabrics. Pure Petrol could possibly be a solution. It really mostly depends on the material the hat is made from. What can you apply to dissolve "latex plastic" and not dissolve the fabrics in the hat. Pure water and soap would not work, as latex is water resistant. You could try a shop where they specialize in paint. They might have a trick up their sleeve.
What is latex paint?
Names of products in paint are often changing. However, most latex paint is still water based.
Can you paint over latex paint with alkyd lacquer paint that is for concrete floors?
I wouldn't recommend it. Some of the chemicals in the alkyd will dissolve the latex and the alkyd won't "stick". It's best to remove the latex using laquer thinner or xylene first.
What happens if you use paint thinner in latex paint?
No, you use water to thin latex paint. Thinner is for oil based paint.
Can you filter out water base paint from a 2 ft pool?
Latex (water based) paint will essentially dissolve in water; however a small amount of isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol will ensure removal, which you can then filter out.
How do you remove dried latex paint from a hat?
An organic solvent should dissolve the latex. Problem is that it may destroy the hat in the process. Acetone is very "strong" and also dissolves some synthetic fabrics. Pure Petrol could possibly be a solution. It really mostly depends on the material the hat is made from. What can you apply to dissolve "latex plastic" and not dissolve the fabrics in the hat. Pure water and soap would not work, as latex is water resistant. You could try a shop where they specialize in paint. They might have a trick up their sleeve.
What paint is similar to water paint?
Most latex paints are similar to water paint.
What are the dangers of a two-year-old inhaling latex paint fumes?
If you mean latex paint, none. Latex is a water based paint and has no toxic fumes.
Can you paint over latex paint with alkyd lacquer paint that is for concrete floors?
I wouldn't recommend it. Some of the chemicals in the alkyd will dissolve the latex and the alkyd won't "stick". It's best to remove the latex using laquer thinner or xylene first.
What is latex paint?
Names of products in paint are often changing. However, most latex paint is still water based.
What happens if you use paint thinner in latex paint?
No, you use water to thin latex paint. Thinner is for oil based paint.
Can you use an oil paint brush for latex paint?
The water in the latex paint will soften the bristles of a brush intended for oil paint, so it is not a good idea.
Is water paint the cheapest paint?
water? water colors or latex? if latex, doesn't matter anyway. brands and sheens are what determine price. that being said, latex is easier to work with- drying time, cleanup
What solvent is recommended for flushing latex paint out of the paint striper?
Warm water
What is a word for a water based paint?
Latex or emulsion.
What are the advantages of latex paint?
easy cleanup with water.
