Do you have to thin latex paint?
164856
I didn't have to do it with the Pratt & Lambert paint. I can't advise about other paints. Sorry.
164857
No. I don't have to thin latex paint. This sprayer is great and has no problems with any paint or stain
1923784
I spray high build primer with this and a little thinner. Not too familiar with the latex. But this gun is for thicker paints
2028528
Yes. It comes with a device (funnel, sort of) that you use to measure the thickness of the paint so that you can thin it to the right consistency for spraying. I haven't used it yet with latex, but have used polyurethane finishes and stains, and it does a superb job with those. The instructions on adjusting the paint mixture that come with the sprayer are very straightforward.
1595911
Yes, I was able to spray latex paint straight from the can with no thinning. A light touch of the trigger is required, or you will wind up with too much paint on the object being painted.
1514401
Hi Robert. As with most products, all latex are not created equal. Most quality paints should work fine but thicker paints may need to be thinned.
1845221
yes you can but make sure to strain and or thin your paint and put light coats on or you will have runs and splaters
2235744
No need to thin paint, I ran the paint straight from the bucket with no problems.
1620788
According to page 4 of the operator's manual, the answer would be that clear sealers, oil stains, and polyurethane may be sprayed without any thinning. Of course, as they say, 'your mileage may vary' depending on specifically which formula you're using as some may be thicker than others and you'll always want to follow the coating manufacturer's instructions to the letter as well as having all of your cleanup supplies ready to go so you can clean the gun immediately upon completing your spraying.
771865
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.
802002
Oh yes! Go crazy! Use a good latex enamel. It comes in small cans and many bright colors.
500527
I didn't add any thinner to mine. I found it sprayed pretty well without it.
1116596
I don't know if paint would go through the nozzle, as it is set up for thinner liguids.
1561185
No you don't need to make it thinner,.. It will work just fine without sanding it down
2040200
You asked two very good questions. First, is it good enough to give a smooth finish on furniture and wood doors? Absolutely - you can use this with some good surface prep to achieve a flawless finish. What paint to use that doesn't need to be thinned? For a perfect finish, you definitely want to use an oil-based paint of some sort. You WILL need to thin it properly to get a great finish. But don't let that deter you - thinning is very quick and easy using the included paint thinning cup to help measure viscosity. I was nervous about it at first, but found that it's so easy that's is an unremarkable step n the painting process.
824278
Yes. I have sprayed one with Sherwin Williams oil-based enamel, and rolled another with regular latex wall paint. Both came out fine.
1078737
Acrylic paints usually work best and I have the least issues with bubbling or separating. Between latex and enamel, I would probably use enamel. I doubt you would experience any major issues with the latex but the enamel would give you a stronger bond with the surface material and better color consistency from pre-resin to dry dry resin.
996652
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