Behr Alkyd Paint. I have used this product in a sprayer and found that it is thin enough – right out of the can. If you feel that you still need to thin it then use a small amount (a cap full) to the paint. Oil based paint will become thick when cold and thin when warm.Click to see full answer. Just so, can you thin alkyd paint?Alkyd is an oil-based paint, so you need turpentine or substitute, your standard oil paint thinners to thin. And another note – they take a long time to dry, about 36 hours, so you need to let a layer or coat fully dry before painting over.One may also ask, can you use alkyd paint in a sprayer? Do not put alkyd (oil) paints in a sprayer not made for them. They will destroy the seals. The act will be detected. That is a very expensive way to buy a commercial grade latex paint sprayer that only works on latex paint and is now ruined. Similarly, it is asked, can I thin alkyd paint with water? The thinner improves the texture and flow of the paint so that it is easy to apply. In latex paints, the thinner is water, which evaporates once the paint has been applied onto a surface. In alkyd paints, the thinner is usually a chemical solvent such as spirits and alcohol.Can I thin Benjamin Moore Advance Paint? Re: Spraying Benjamin Moore Advance With HVLP Instead of using (distilled) water for a thinner think about using Floetrol. And yes you will have to thin it a lot more as most modern latex paints are the thickness of mud. It would be better if you used a pressure cup gun than an HVLP.
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