Most latex paint is meant to be applied with either a roller or brush. But if you want to use latex paint in a paint sprayer, it may be necessary to thin the paint to avoid clogging the sprayer. While this may seem like something that should be easy to do, because you simply add water to the latex paint, it actually takes some work and patience.
Instructions
1. Pour the paint into a large bucket. (A 5-gallon bucket is usually good.)
2. Add approximately 1/2 cup of water per gallon of paint, stirring the paint as it is added.
3. Check the thickness of the paint. The new paint you add should flow smoothly into the paint remaining in the bucket without forming puddles on the surface.
4. If the paint remains too thick, add an additional 1/8 cup of water per gallon. Repeat Step 3.
5. If you have a funnel filter, you can attempt to pour the paint through the filter. If the paint passes smoothly through the filter, it is thin enough for a spray gun. If it doesn't, it may need more water.
