You can add solvent to soften paint. Not all paints use the same kind of solvent, however, so you may have to experiment (although the label, if it is not covered with paint drippings, should tell you). Many paints can be softened with turpentine. You can also use paint remover.
The water in the latex paint will soften the bristles of a brush intended for oil paint, so it is not a good idea.
No, most plastics will soften and wrinkle.
Scumble paint is a layer of thin paint over another paint. The instructions will be on the tin.
Hammerite paint should not be lacquered. The two will react adversely causing the paint to soften, bubble and crinkle.
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The answer will depend on the surface being painted and the nature of the paint. The paint tin will state its coverage rate.The answer will depend on the surface being painted and the nature of the paint. The paint tin will state its coverage rate.The answer will depend on the surface being painted and the nature of the paint. The paint tin will state its coverage rate.The answer will depend on the surface being painted and the nature of the paint. The paint tin will state its coverage rate.
To soften a plastic that has become hard, heat can be applied to gently soften the plastic. Softening clay like Play-Doh requires water. Softening acrylic paint will require water. Softening oil based paint will require paint thinner. To soften leather, water can be used and the leather stretched back into shape before it dries.
Human sweat is acidic and will soften paint. Pressure will break the paint molecules down. To preserve toilet seat paint, keep sweaty fat butts off. Repaint with enamel spray paint is easy and cheap.
Tin House was created in 1998.
The water in the latex paint will soften the bristles of a brush intended for oil paint, so it is not a good idea.
No, most plastics will soften and wrinkle.
A noun - as in a tin of paint. A verb - as in to cover the surface of something with paint.
Scumble paint is a layer of thin paint over another paint. The instructions will be on the tin.
What transition metals might you find in a tin of pale pink paint?
You can separate liquid paint by centrifugation, a process that spins the paint till separation. (must spin fast)
Calculating whether I had enough paint to decorate a room in my house ! I had to work out what size tin of emulsion to get. Since the estimated coverage of the tin of paint is displayed on the label - knowing the area I wanted to paint enabled me to buy the correct size of tin. Additionally - calculating the area of carpet required for the newly-painted room ensured I didn't have too much left over after I cut it to fit !
Hammerite paint should not be lacquered. The two will react adversely causing the paint to soften, bubble and crinkle.