I have purchased your additive....can I use it with satin latex paint. Also, can this be used with latex enamel .
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Yes you can but I would return it if I were you. I purchased this product and it performed well when I first mixed it but could not go back and used the mixed paint later....it had turn almost solid and no amount of water softened it up.
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No, I used it with regular latex paint that I purchased locally. I've never tried it with any oil based paint.
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Have you received a response regarding latex? I am allergic to latex and cannot touch it. Thanks!
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I used it with water based enamel paint. I cleaned the brush in warm water until rinse water ran clean.
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I think you can use latex paint, though I haven't. I use automobile paint which sometimes is thick like latex and I have no problems with it.
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I spray high build primer with this and a little thinner. Not too familiar with the latex. But this gun is for thicker paints
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No, you should not use with another manufactures paint. This is right from the Valspar Technical support department, Contact Testors Paint to find out about hardener use with their product.
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Yes, however it must be thinned with mineral spirits regarding oil paints. Have used it several times with oil and latex paints. Works ok but I wish I had gone with the more expensive model from rockler.
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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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No you can use latex paint directly from the can without thining.Rafik M. Fawzy
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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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Oh yes! Go crazy! Use a good latex enamel. It comes in small cans and many bright colors.
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You need to remember that it's the paint and not so much the gun that is the issue. It all depends on which type of paint (mainly how thick and how much you'll need to thin it out). The gun works with latex, oil-based, stains, etc., each of which require different conditions. If your paint is very thick (enamel metal paint may be too thick and can't be thinned enough to work). Need to check your paint instructions.
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I recently successfully sprayed latex exterior paint with both the 311 on smaller surfaces and the 515 on a larger surface. I had less success spraying an interior/exterior latex polyurethane with the 311 tip. It sprayed in a very mottled (spotty) pattern . What tip would anyone recommend or it my technique ?
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Mike. I used this product. It is some great paInt. Make sure you acid wash first and prepare the surface or it will peel.
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You can use a latex thinner to spray latex paint but follow those instructions closely.
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I personally use it for acrylic paint, but I would think it would also for latex. On the package it says for oils, acrylic and watercolors.