Can i mix acrylic paint with emulsion paint?
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Yes, as long as they are both water-based products (i.e can be thinned with water), there is no reason why it shouldn't mix together very successfully as modern emulsion paint such as Vinyl Matt, Vinyl Silk and Soft Sheen are all water-based acrylic copolymers anyway. This is because acrylic is added to the paint as a binder and to make it more waterproof. What actual finish you end up with (i.e how shiny it is) will depend largely on what finish the emulsion and acrylic paints are to start with and the quantities involved.
Just to be on the safe side, and to make sure it is going to look OK, I would mix a small quantity to start with as a sort of tester. If it turns out to your liking . then go for it ! You can always paint over it again if you don't like it.
Another factor to bear in mind though is where you are going to use this paint, inside or outside? And on what surface?
Nearly all paint is fine indoors but for outside use you should be using an Exterior quality paint as it has better colour durability to the sun and elements.
I hope this has helped. If you need any more advice on paint problems let me know.
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That depends on if the emulsion paint is oil based or acrylic based. Certain paints do not respond well with others. Such as Pool paints. If you used a pool paint the year before, you MUST use the same brand pool paint as you did the time before. otherwise the chemicals will react badly and cause blistering and peeling. Your best bet is to take a can of each paint you are wanting to mix into a Sherwin Williams, or another like paint store who know a lot about which paints you are using. Acrylic can only be used with Acrylic. Oil with Oil, etc.
yes.
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