Reggie Montgomery
Yes if it's oil based used white spirt if it's water based just use water
Gloss paint
Posted by Daphne Wilson, on
Is it ok to dilute gloss paint a little bit to make it easier to work with?
Richard Ward
Hi Daphne. It all depends what type of gloss it is. If it's trade gloss then it's absolutely fine to dilute it Slightly with White spirit or a product called paint Conditioner which loosens the paint without thinning it. If it's non drip gloss then it's probably best to use it as it is. If it's normal gloss then you can dilute it but only very Slightly as it will leave you with sagging, drips and runs. Hope this helps. All the best. Richard.
Andrew Smith
Hi Daphne Yes it is ok a little as long as it is not non drip or one coat gloss. A.L. Smith Decorators, Est 1980
Martin Rossa
Hi Daphne I would strongly recommend not to dilute the gloss it will give a bad finish. Regards Martin
Tony Priestley
Hi, white spirit is fine to make gloss (oil based ) more workable, but try not to use to much as you will lose the sheen when dry.
Anthony Edmunds / Kalveena Griffiths
Yes a little turps substitute or white spirit. Deffinatley no special thinners or water.
David Rodgers
Hi Daphne, yes it is ok with caution and care. There are specialist additives you can use or white spirit but only to an oil-based gloss paint product. First though stir the paint well beforehand then test on a surface with a brush If you cannot work with it add a small amount and again stir well. However, I would not recommend or advise with any of the water-based acrylic gloss products. David Rodgers & Son
