6 Secret Ingredients You Can Add To Your Paint

Paint Additives

Although different paints are customized for different results a paint additive can be used to target a specific look or provide a specific function. Whether you are looking to make your application more professional, keep your home protected, or create a decorative look there is always a secret ingredient you can add to make your paint work better.

Application Additives

Paint Extenders

Penetrol (used for alkyd paints) and Floetrol (same thing but used for acrylic paints) when mixed at the correct ratio operates as a lubricant for your spray gun and helps eliminate any brush marks and increasing coverage. These additives provide a slow drying function which allows the paint to self level and dry slower to ensure an even finish. When it comes to cabinet painting or making sure there are no brush or roller marks on your walls a paint extender is essential.

Scent Additive and Paint Odor Eliminator

As proffesional painters we know painting your homes interior can be disruptive and intrusive. One of those ways is paint smell. Some people who have bad allergies, asthma, or a sensitivity to smell may want to consider a scent additive which will make your paint smell better or eliminate the odor entirely.

Protective Additives

Mildew Additive

If you step outside your house right now and look at the siding on the north of your house there is a good chance that if it has not being pressure washed in some time that mildew is growing on your house. This non toxic, environment friendly exterior paint additive will save you money from having to get your house pressure washed as often by preventing mildew, mold and algae.

Insecticide Additive

In Houston, Texas you must stay vigilant in the battle of keeping insects outside of your house. By adding an additive to your paint cockroaches, spiders, ticks, mosquitoes, ants, silverfish and other crawling and flying insects are killed upon being exposed to these painted surfaces. These products are child safe and pet safe and are a must have for your exterior paint job.

Decorative Additives

Texture Additive

Texture additives can be added to your paint to create a textured look to your walls instead of just a flat look. When your looking to give your walls a little more depth and character a texture additive could be just the thing your need

Glitter Additive

Want to do something creative with your interior paint project? Add a glitter additive to make your paint sparkle. These additives are available in a variety of colors and styles so you can customize your paint job in a way that reflects your style.

4 Bonus Additives

The painting world is always innovating and inventing new additives to address your painting needs. These products do not require alot of explanation but are also available when determining your painting needs.

Slip Resistant Additives - Water Repellant Additives - Fire Retardant Additives - Surface Bonding Additives

In Conclusion

In order to make sure your painting needs are properly serviced choose a painting contractor that will make sure the end result is a fantastic job. The Proud Paintbrush is a locally owned, family based painting company that has the expertise to make sure your home is protected and you have a wonderful painting experience.