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Can a latex brush put in paint thinner cleaned and used for latex still?
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∙ 16y ago
Yes If using latex paint, DO NOT use paint thinner to clean the brush, instead use a wire brush and luke-warm water, wait til dried then it's ok to use again. Bill's Painting Lanc P.A. ______________________________________________
No you really should not use this brush for a water based product again. The residue from the paint thinner will never completely be removed. The bristles of the brush are damaged now and will not give you a clean flow to your next project. Better to chalk it up to experience and invest in a new brush. Make sure when you're purchasing it that the cover says for "latex" paints. You can buy a brush, cover reading: "for all paints", or one, cover reading: "for oil based" . When cleaning your brushes (used for latex paint), wash them out in warm water not cold. Cold water makes the paint set-up (dry). You can use dish detergent, but when I don't, have the pro-brush cleaner/conditioner, i like to use shampoo. It does for the brush what it does for your hair. I also use conditioner for the bristles. After you wash out brush thoroughly, apply conditioner and leave it in the brush. Re-form the shape of the brush as to avoid any stray hairs. Wash it out before you use it the next time.
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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.
Can you use a latex brush for oil paint?
No. There are special brushes for oil based paint.
When would paint thinner not be used to clean paint brushes?
When you've been using latex paint. Then clean them only in water.
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 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.
When would turpentine or paint thinner not be used to clean paint brushes?
When The Paint Is Not Oil Based. example: Latex Paint!
Can you use a latex brush for oil paint?
No. There are special brushes for oil based paint.
When would paint thinner not be used to clean paint brushes?
When you've been using latex paint. Then clean them only in water.
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 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.
Will lacquer thinner remove dried paint from a paint sprayer?
It depends on the type of paint. Lacquer thinner will remove most oil based and latex paints from a paint sprayer, however, spray gun cleaner will remove it better.
What is the Best and cheapest for thinning and cleaning latex paint?
Most latex paints are water based, and can be thinned and cleaned with the same. Refer to the can labeling for specific instructions for the paint you are using.
Why does latex paint dissolve into water?
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.
How can you clean a paint brush without paint thinner?
You can clean it in hot water with a lot of soap. I do that anyway, after using thinner and it leaves my brushes soft and smooth.
How do you clean paint from a truck bed liner?
Paint thinner, a good brush, and a whole lotta elbow grease.
