The Uses and Applications for Paint Thinner Paint Thinners Known As Thickness Reducer : Paint thinners are commonly used to remove oil-based paints from brushes, rollers, tools and surfaces. However, there are many other applications and uses for paint thinners that can save you money and time. This article introduces some of the most common uses for thin and others that may surprise you too. Let's check them out. Paint thinner is a compound used to reduce the thickness of non-solvent oil-based paints. Simply put, diluting oil paints to give a home a smooth and beautiful finish, cleaning after using the equipment and creating the desired elasticity and texture without leaving any lumps is not a trivial idea.
Applications Paint thinners can be used to clean your equipment and tools after you have finished your work, especially when you are using oil-based paints. Paint thinners can also be used to 'thin' or reduce the viscosity of paint so that it can be used in sprayer applicators. Another important use that most people are not aware of is that paint thinners can be used to prevent the paint from hardening when left open. Do not use paint thinners with latex paints, shellac or lacquer.