Acrylic paint extender- Eliminating brush strokes | Self leveling

[Reefahholic]

Need to start painting my stand after this long Covid nightmare. Thank God the cases are finally coming down again. Fingers crossed that we don’t see another new crazy variant.


Anyway, I’ve used M1 with Latex paint and it smooths and levels great. Minimal brush strokes.

Not really sure what works well with acrylics. Maybe some of you more experienced painters that have used acrylic paint on wood can chime in. I’ve never used acrylic on wood, but it seems very durable and is basically the same stuff women use on their finger nails. It’s tough!

If anybody here is using latex, check out this video to see exactly what I’m talking about. I just need a product that works well with acrylic.

 

[MnFish1]

I have had brush strokes - with both... LOL but I hate painting. The best way to avoid it is 'spraying'.

 

[MnFish1]

I have had brush strokes - with both... LOL but I hate painting. The best way to avoid it is 'spraying'.

But: https://www.artnews.com/art-news/product-recommendations/best-acrylic-paint-extenders-1202692652/

 

[Rick's Reviews]

Are you guys crazy, acrylic is water based paint that's why you get brush strokes/ this is only used as a primer meaning it soaks into wood , this is why your lady's nails chip but this is different type of acrylic ( it does not soak in and adhere to nails) that's why it chips as it sits on top.

Anyway you can use acrylic based paint to first coat new wood (water based), this is essential to give a 'key' for other coats to be applied, oil based paints repell water (oil and water don't mix)
I'm only one minute into video and 'NO'. You do not use oil based products on coving due to fire risk

 

[Rick's Reviews]

Need to start painting my stand after this long Covid nightmare. Thank God the cases are finally coming down again. Fingers crossed that we don’t see another new crazy variant.


Anyway, I’ve used M1 with Latex paint and it smooths and levels great. Minimal brush strokes.

Not really sure what works well with acrylics. Maybe some of you more experienced painters that have used acrylic paint on wood can chime in. I’ve never used acrylic on wood, but it seems very durable and is basically the same stuff women use on their finger nails. It’s tough!

If anybody here is using latex, check out this video to see exactly what I’m talking about. I just need a product that works well with acrylic.

For your second coat you swapped brush for a "2 inch purdy" you forgot to mention, in trade 3inch was a bit too heavy and leaves large brush strokes... You called it 'ropes' yes your video is definitely ropey.... I thought this was aquariums but great so far

 

[Rick's Reviews]

Need to start painting my stand after this long Covid nightmare. Thank God the cases are finally coming down again. Fingers crossed that we don’t see another new crazy variant.


Anyway, I’ve used M1 with Latex paint and it smooths and levels great. Minimal brush strokes.

Not really sure what works well with acrylics. Maybe some of you more experienced painters that have used acrylic paint on wood can chime in. I’ve never used acrylic on wood, but it seems very durable and is basically the same stuff women use on their finger nails. It’s tough!

If anybody here is using latex, check out this video to see exactly what I’m talking about. I just need a product that works well with acrylic.

Can not believe this is posted here, the brush strokes will be visible on newly painted surfaces comparing the two is inaccurate, this guy painting some coving and got it all over the ceiling? This is some kind of joke, I can not and will not watch the remaining, ok ceiling may be painted but to cover grey you are looking at, at least 4 coats of white, you should do whole ceiling 1st white the grey after but with a great finish, you need skill and good free hand to make a fine line as grey to white the unsteady wobble will be clearly visible. I think you guys posted this as a joke

 

[Rick's Reviews]

I have had brush strokes - with both... LOL but I hate painting. The best way to avoid it is 'spraying'.

Spraying is good but how do you "we say touch up". So your walls are sprayed and your dog puts it's paw on the wall, we have to spray whole wall and stink out your home lol

 

[Rick's Reviews]

This has definitely worked in reaction ... You got me angry

 

[Rick's Reviews]

But here to help

 

[MnFish1]

Spraying is good but how do you "we say touch up". So your walls are sprayed and your dog puts it's paw on the wall, we have to spray whole wall and stink out your home lol

He is talking about an aquarium stand - right? He asked for acrylic paint extenders - right? I gave him a link - suggested possible spraying. I'm not a professional painter. If it were ME - I would hire someone to do the painting of a piece of furniture in my house - whether an aquarium stand or a door. (I can handle painting a wall). I'm not sure there is a perfect solution here anyway - Over time things get scratched, bumped, etc. The question I think - was about avoiding brush strokes. I'm not sure why you're so worked up though - in all honesty. He wasn't using the video to defend the guy or his paint - he was only trying to define the term 'paint extender'? Right?

 

[MnFish1]

Are you guys crazy, acrylic is water based paint that's why you get brush strokes/ this is only used as a primer meaning it soaks into wood , this is why your lady's nails chip but this is different type of acrylic ( it does not soak in and adhere to nails) that's why it chips as it sits on top.

Anyway you can use acrylic based paint to first coat new wood (water based), this is essential to give a 'key' for other coats to be applied, oil based paints repell water (oil and water don't mix)
I'm only one minute into video and 'NO'. You do not use oil based products on coving due to fire risk

By the way - there are a number of sites in the internet that disagree completely that Acrylic should not be used on wood.

 

[Rick's Reviews]

He is talking about an aquarium stand - right? He asked for acrylic paint extenders - right? I gave him a link - suggested possible spraying. I'm not a professional painter. If it were ME - I would hire someone to do the painting of a piece of furniture in my house - whether an aquarium stand or a door. (I can handle painting a wall). I'm not sure there is a perfect solution here anyway - Over time things get scratched, bumped, etc. The question I think - was about avoiding brush strokes. I'm not sure why you're so worked up though - in all honesty. He wasn't using the video to defend the guy or his paint - he was only trying to define the term 'paint extender'? Right?

Yes just me as a professional painter, started off straight but now showing videos of clowns, I'm happy to watch my own in Thier aquriam lol

 

[MnFish1]

Yes just me as a professional painter, started off straight but now showing videos of clowns, I'm happy to watch my own in Thier aquriam lol

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Acrylic Paint on Wood Furniture​

Acrylic paint on wood or wood furniture can easily be done, but like any other wood painting project, you will need to prepare the surface. Wooden furniture will generally have a topcoat such as a varnish. If you do not remove this topcoat, you will not be able to get the paint to adhere to the surface. This is why it is important to take your time and ensure that you have done this step properly. The wood can be sanded with fine-grit sandpaper until the topcoat is almost gone.

The entire surface of the wood should be sanded to ensure that it has an even surface. Any dust and top-layer residue should be removed with a cloth and remember not to wet the wood too much before starting the painting process. Once the surface is clean and dry, multiple layers of primer can be added in thin coats. Confirm that every layer has dried before proceeding. The next step is to add the acrylic paint to the wooden furniture then apply a sealer after the paint has dried. This will keep the paint safe from scratches and other kinds of light damage."

 

[Rick's Reviews]

By the way - there are a number of sites in the internet that disagree completely that Acrylic should not be used on woo

By the way - there are a number of sites in the internet that disagree completely that Acrylic should not be used on wood.

So you contridict your your post

 

[BackToTheReef]

Floetrol for water based paint (latex/acrylic)
Penetrol for oil based paint

Good quality brush, good quality paint. If you get good quality cabinet/trim paint many of them are self leveling. They also set up/cure harder than traditional paints so they won't get "sticky" and will be far more durable. More than a few are actually polyurethane based and when done right will give you a nice glassy finish.

 

[Rick's Reviews]

Reaction score. + 0. Nice

 

[MnFish1]

So you contridict your your post

No clue what you're talking about. What I was trying to say was 'numerous sites say acrylic paints can be used on wood furniture with no problem'. You quoted 2 posts that were identical - so I'm not sure how you say I'm contradicting myself.

 

[Rick's Reviews]

Floetrol for water based paint (latex/acrylic)
Penetrol for oil based paint

Good quality brush, good quality paint. If you get good quality cabinet/trim paint many of them are self leveling. They also set up/cure harder than traditional paints so they won't get "sticky" and will be far more durable. More than a few are actually polyurethane based and when done right will give you a nice glassy finish.

No clue what you're talking about. What I was trying to say was 'numerous sites say acrylic paints can be used on wood furniture with no problem'. You quoted 2 posts that were identical - so I'm not sure how you say I'm contradicting myself.

What or who was the video you posted, Im not into this fall out over nothing, you are a clown and I am also

 

[MnFish1]

What or who was the video you posted, Im not into this fall out over nothing, you are a clown and I am also

First of all - I was not the Original poster - so I have no clue. But since you quoted me with the question - I thought we could clear that up. One clown to another. The video was not designed (AFAIK) - to promote his painting style - but to define the word - 'paint extender' for others here that might not be aware of the term. Have a good night.

 

[Rick's Reviews]

First of all - I was not the Original poster - so I have no clue. But since you quoted me with the question - I thought we could clear that up. One clown to another. The video was not designed (AFAIK) - to promote his painting style - but to define the word - 'paint extender' for others here that might not be aware of the term. Have a good night.

(AFAIK) I do not know what that means, as for me i don't care. I try to help others and others get involved to make it into something that's not really interesting at all, good night my friend.