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Latex paint composition varies somewhat from source to source. However, there are some common parts:
~40% water
~20% vinyl acetate/vinyl acrylic or vinyl acrylic polymer (in emulsion)
Surfactant (soap)
Opacity agent (titanium dioxide primarily)
Rheological modifier (to provide easy application)
Anti-microbial agent (BIT or CIT)
and Pigment
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe paint type is known as Emulsion in the UK and Latex in the USA is a water-borne dispersion of sub-micrometer polymer particles. These terms in their respective countries cover all paints that use synthetic polymers such as acrylic, vinyl acrylic (PVA), styrene acrylic, etc. as binders.
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∙ 9y agoExterior latex paint is made from water, latex resins, and other pigments.
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When was the base of latex paint made?
Can you restate your question are you asking what is the latex paint or are you asking when was the invention of the latex paint.
Can you paint over enamel with latex?
you can paint over latex paint with latex enamel.
Why does latex paint dissolve into water?
You can mix water into most latex paints up to a point. Usually eight ounces to a gallon. A better alternative is to add a latex paint additive, like Flotrol, that is made out of acrylic resin, that doesn't degrade the paint.
What is latex primer?
It's primer made with a latex or acrylic base. You can use any kind of paint over this.
Can you use latex primer over oil base enamel?
Not directly. You will need to use a primer made to adhere to oil and will accept a latex topcoat.
When was the base of latex paint made?
Can you restate your question are you asking what is the latex paint or are you asking when was the invention of the latex paint.
Can you paint over enamel with latex?
you can paint over latex paint with latex enamel.
Why does latex paint dissolve into water?
You can mix water into most latex paints up to a point. Usually eight ounces to a gallon. A better alternative is to add a latex paint additive, like Flotrol, that is made out of acrylic resin, that doesn't degrade the paint.
What is latex primer?
It's primer made with a latex or acrylic base. You can use any kind of paint over this.
Can you use latex primer over oil base enamel?
Not directly. You will need to use a primer made to adhere to oil and will accept a latex topcoat.
What happens if you use paint thinner in latex paint?
No, you use water to thin latex paint. Thinner is for oil based paint.
Can 100 percent acrylic paint be used to paint over latex paint?
100% acrylic paint can definitely go over latex. Acrylic paint actually is the same thing as latex paint. Some manufacturers differentiate their products as 100% acrylic and also have a product called latex that is made of acrylic plus co binders and other additives. So while one is 100% acrylic and the other is a mixture they are both water based and considered latex.
What are the dangers of a two-year-old inhaling latex paint fumes?
If you mean latex paint, none. Latex is a water based paint and has no toxic fumes.
Can polyacrylic paint over latex paint?
Yes ,you can use polyacrylic over latex
Can latex paint stick to floor grouting?
Latex paint can stick to the floor grouting.
Does muriatic acid damage latex paint?
No. Latex paint is not affected by muriatic acid.
What primer over interior latex trim paint?
Either oil or latex primer can be used over interior latex paint.
