Hi I was wondering what you use to mix the powder with to make it paint? would you recamend Latex paint at all?
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as its non toxic I have only used water, lotion, oil, and combinations of them. I make a lot of face paint with them
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This is has been a wonderful tempura paint selection. For the art we were doing, we mix the paint with a small amount of water. You can use less or more water depending on the type of effect you were looking for. I have not use Latex paint. These tempura paints well on white and quality construction paper with a lovely, vividly colored outcome.
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I just used water to mix it to the consistency that I needed. Using Latex paint depends on what you're using the paint for.
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I would use hide glue found in lumber yards mixed with water 1tsp hide lue to a cup of warm water. Makes a great stable water color paint. Maybe a dash of alum.
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I haven't tried latex paint, but try it and see what happens. Latex paint also has water in it . Will stain clothes I'm sure. Let us know if it works.
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Unfortunately, I am unable to comment as I only work with latex paint. It works well with acrylic paint (I use Cabinet Coat slightly thinned) producing great results as it does with latex paints.
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I use this gun almost exclusively for oil based polyurethane. I tried using it with latex paint and was not impressed. The paint has to be thinned down so much that multiple coats have to be applied. I also had a problem with the paint gumming up at the atomizer. I've seen where others have used this gun with latex, but my experience was negative. Good luck to you.
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I asked a similar question of the folks at Rust-OLeum, experts on the subject, and they said NO, polyurethane over latex is a bad idea. Strip it down to bare wood or repaint. Don't mix the two. If this is wrong, tell us!
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I usually add about a tablespoon of paint conditioner, and about a tablespoon of water to a half of the sprayer container full of paint and mix well. I can cover a piece with one coat, but I also use chalky finish paint that's thicker than latex.
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I spray epoxy primer and it's pretty thick... You should be fine... Spraying latex.. 3m had one of the top primer guns out there for automotive industry., nice thing is this gun comes with a gauge and you can control how much psi goes into the gun... I bought this gun from this site and love the purchase I made.. It comes with a 1.8 nozzle which is pretty thick for most primers.. But mainly it's trial and error if you don't know.. Another key thing to note is that all spray guns require a good compressor since paint guns tend to use allot of air... hope this helped..
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No problem spraying latex paint. But I do suggest a larger diameter tip than the one that comes standard with the unit. You'll get a much smoother finish.
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I am not sure what material the powder coating is, so am unable to assess how well paint would adhere to it. In any case some pre treatment would be beneficial, either by sanding it lightly to provide keying of the paint to the surface, or cleaning it thoroughly with a solvent like denatured alcohol so that the surface has a chemical affinity for the paint. Also, it would depend on what sort of paint you choose to use, i.e. linseed oil based, epoxy, polyurethane, etc. I have had reasonable success with Rustoleum applied with a brush. I would not suggest using a spray on paint like krylon that I have found to flake after a season on my metal garden furniture. Otherwise, the krylon paints are good, easy to apply, and quick drying. Good luck. I use one of my old clothes posts to hang bird feeders from in the winter.
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Yes, I have made many tables and cabinets using Poly/Acrylic finish. Allow the latex to dry 24 hours and use a foam brush with the grain. Avoid over brushing and apply 2 coats. This works with milk paint.
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Ken, We think so but it will depend on how thick the latex paint is. Also we are not sure if it will dry in the tubing or not. Let us know how it works out. Regards. Grey Beard.
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Just add a little water or Flowtrol to thin the paint out a bit. I've been spraying latex out of this sprayer for 10 years. Hope this helps!
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Used primarily to paint exterior Hardi-plank siding with Latex exterior paint. I have had it for about 3 yrs. and have not had a problem. Found the mixture has to be thin for the sprayer to work, around 50% paint to water worked best for my application. Also, with the thin mixture need to use caution and apply with a couple of thin coat. With the heat generated from the motor the nozzle tends to clog up and one needs to clean it regularly for the sprayer to work properly. Found it durable for my application, not sure how it would work with stains, or oil based paints; imagine if the mixture can be diluted to get desired effect then it should hold up? Used primarily to paint exterior Hardi-plank siding with Latex exterior paint. I have had it for about 3 yrs. and have not had a problem. Found the mixture has to be thin for the sprayer to work, around 50% paint to water worked best for my application. Also, with the thin mixture need to use caution and apply with a couple of thin coat. With the heat generated from the motor the nozzle tends to clog up and one needs to clean it regularly for the sprayer to work properly. Found it durable for my application, not sure how it would work with stains, or oil based paints; imagine if the mixture... » Read More Used primarily to paint exterior Hardi-plank siding with Latex exterior paint. I have had it for about 3 yrs. and have not had a problem. Found the mixture has to be thin for the sprayer to work, around 50% paint to water worked best for my application. Also, with the thin mixture need to use caution and apply with a couple of thin coat. With the heat generated from the motor the nozzle tends to clog up and one needs to clean it regularly for the sprayer to work properly. Found it durable for my application, not sure how it would work with stains, or oil based paints; imagine if the mixture can be diluted to get desired effect then it should hold up? « Show Less
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I painted a house with latex house paint and it did fine. I used a half cup of water per canister because the paint was not penetrating the shake shingle siding. But the first canister was used unthined and it worked well.Ron
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Water & dawn liquid if using latex paint. I also use CitraSolve if some of the paint dries. Be sure to work deeply into the bristles near the ferrule for best results.
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To clarify my previous answer....I have put the color in a separate bowl and allowed it to dry out and then used it as a dry dust to add shimmer. Yo u can use it directly out the bottle but I usually dilute it and paint it on to change the entire surface.
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This Hv65 Molding Latex is so great I have made many items I am getting ready to buy a new gallon of it. If you are talking about Latex coating the gloves that you have if you stuff them and then use a sponge brush on the latex and apply thin layers and let each layer dry yes you can when dry use some powder on the so thy do not stick to each other
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Its all about how you clean it after you do the job. Latex paints are easier to work with because they are water based.