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How to Use Latex Paint in a HVLP Paint Gun
How to Use Latex Paint in a HVLP Paint Gun High Volume Low Pressure, or HVLP paint guns are popular for applying paint indoors. The low pressure used to draw the paint out of the gun significantly reduces the amount of over-spray produced by traditional compressed air paint guns. This lower pressure works well with oil-based paints and finishes but presents some obstacles when using thicker, heavier latex paint. These obstacles can be overcome with a bit of extra equipment and paint preparation. Paint Preparation Quality latex paint is significantly thicker than traditional finishes and must be thinned before it is useful as a spray finish. Insufficient thinning results in …