These include acetone, turpentine, naptha, xylene, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), and denatured alcohol. A number of other solvents can be used to remove paint. Paint that has been left open will begin to harden and dry and become thicker. Because they dissolve paint they aid in removal of paint on brushes, rollers and general cleanup of spills or splatters. Paint thinners are solvents that can dissolve paint and reduce viscosity of paint or “thin” it for use in sprayer applicators or when simply needing a thinner mixture to work with. Latex paints can be cleaned up with soap and water and don’t give off as many fumes. When working with oil-based paints, solvents are a necessity to clean brushes and applicators. They are, however, often slow-drying and release high amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which can be harmful to people in high concentrations and with prolonged exposure. Compared to latex paints, oil-based paints also provide better surface penetration, better leveling and they usually dry to a smoother finish. Oil paints provide good adhesion and good gloss, and are durable, highly resistant to scuffs and scrapes and (when used with a primer) are excellent for blocking stains. Oil-based primers and paints have been an industry standard for decades. However, if you are going to use oil-based products, you will need to know how to properly use paint thinners or solvents to thin paint, and clean brushes and other equipment when you’re done. While latex-based primers and paints are convenient and versatile, oil-based primers and paints still are good choices in certain applications.
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