I have some Colortime paint which I bought at Walmart.
I have about 2 of 5 gallons left after 3 weeks.
I noticed that the paint is turning it a cheezy consistency. Is there
something I can do to make the paint's consistency better?
Orginally, I added some paint thinner, but that did not seem to make a
big difference. I added a bit of acetone, which seems to help. Maybe
the more volitile liquids were evaporating off in the 100 degree days
here.

"Deodiaus" wrote in message
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I have some Colortime paint which I bought at Walmart.
I have about 2 of 5 gallons left after 3 weeks.
I noticed that the paint is turning it a cheezy consistency. Is there
something I can do to make the paint's consistency better?
Orginally, I added some paint thinner, but that did not seem to make a
big difference. I added a bit of acetone, which seems to help. Maybe
the more volitile liquids were evaporating off in the 100 degree days
here.

??? Paint thinner should only be used in oil based paints. Acetone is a
paint remover, not an additive for latex paint. What kind of paint is it? If
it's latex, you should just dump it, get more, and DON'T add anything to it.

On Aug 16, 9:07*am, "h" wrote:
"Deodiaus" wrote in message

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I have some Colortime paint which I bought at Walmart.
I have about 2 of 5 gallons left after 3 weeks.
I noticed that the paint is turning it a cheezy consistency. *Is there
something I can do to make the paint's consistency better?
Orginally, I added some paint thinner, but that did not seem to make a
big difference. *I added a bit of acetone, which seems to help. *Maybe
the more volitile liquids were evaporating off in the 100 degree days
here.

??? Paint thinner should only be used in oil based paints. Acetone is a
paint remover, not an additive for latex paint. What kind of paint is it? If
it's latex, you should just dump it, get more, and DON'T add anything to it.
Its latex.
It costs about $75 / 5 gal so I'd rather not dump it.

On Aug 16, 10:56*am, Deodiaus wrote:
On Aug 16, 9:07*am, "h" wrote:



"Deodiaus" wrote in message

....

I have some Colortime paint which I bought at Walmart.
I have about 2 of 5 gallons left after 3 weeks.
I noticed that the paint is turning it a cheezy consistency. *Is there
something I can do to make the paint's consistency better?
Orginally, I added some paint thinner, but that did not seem to make a
big difference. *I added a bit of acetone, which seems to help. *Maybe
the more volitile liquids were evaporating off in the 100 degree days
here.

??? Paint thinner should only be used in oil based paints. Acetone is a
paint remover, not an additive for latex paint. What kind of paint is it? If
it's latex, you should just dump it, get more, and DON'T add anything to it.

Its latex.
It costs about $75 / 5 gal so I'd rather not dump it.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Well, it's garbage now. You could act ignorant (which may not be so
hard) and take it back to walmart. "I dunno what happened to it???"

jamesgangnc wrote:
On Aug 16, 10:56 am, Deodiaus wrote:

On Aug 16, 9:07 am, "h" wrote:




"Deodiaus" wrote in message

...

I have some Colortime paint which I bought at Walmart.
I have about 2 of 5 gallons left after 3 weeks.
I noticed that the paint is turning it a cheezy consistency. Is there
something I can do to make the paint's consistency better?
Orginally, I added some paint thinner, but that did not seem to make a
big difference. I added a bit of acetone, which seems to help. Maybe
the more volitile liquids were evaporating off in the 100 degree days
here.

??? Paint thinner should only be used in oil based paints. Acetone is a
paint remover, not an additive for latex paint. What kind of paint is it? If
it's latex, you should just dump it, get more, and DON'T add anything to it.

Its latex.
It costs about $75 / 5 gal so I'd rather not dump it.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -


Well, it's garbage now. You could act ignorant (which may not be so
hard) and take it back to walmart. "I dunno what happened to it???"

Hey waitaminute, remember Thomas Huxley's admonition:

"There is no right way to do the wrong thing".

Jeff

--
Jeffry Wisnia
(W1BSV + Brass Rat '57 EE)
The speed of light is 1.8*10e12 furlongs per fortnight.

On 8/16/2010 10:56 AM, Deodiaus wrote:
On Aug 16, 9:07 am, wrote:
wrote in message

...

I have some Colortime paint which I bought at Walmart.
I have about 2 of 5 gallons left after 3 weeks.
I noticed that the paint is turning it a cheezy consistency. Is there
something I can do to make the paint's consistency better?
Orginally, I added some paint thinner, but that did not seem to make a
big difference. I added a bit of acetone, which seems to help. Maybe
the more volitile liquids were evaporating off in the 100 degree days
here.

??? Paint thinner should only be used in oil based paints. Acetone is a
paint remover, not an additive for latex paint. What kind of paint is it? If
it's latex, you should just dump it, get more, and DON'T add anything to it.
Its latex.
It costs about $75 / 5 gal so I'd rather not dump it.

Latex paint is an emulsion. Adding something like acetone may only help
to break it and it will not be recoverable. About the only thing you
can do is add water and stir it.

On 8/16/2010 8:03 AM Judi Haffner spake thus:

On Mon, 16 Aug 2010 07:56:28 -0700 (PDT), Deodiaus
wrote:

On Aug 16, 9:07 am, "h" wrote:

"Deodiaus" wrote in message
...

I have some Colortime paint which I bought at Walmart.
I have about 2 of 5 gallons left after 3 weeks.
I noticed that the paint is turning it a cheezy consistency. Is there
something I can do to make the paint's consistency better?
Orginally, I added some paint thinner, but that did not seem to make a
big difference. I added a bit of acetone, which seems to help. Maybe
the more volitile liquids were evaporating off in the 100 degree days
here.

??? Paint thinner should only be used in oil based paints. Acetone is a
paint remover, not an additive for latex paint. What kind of paint is it? If
it's latex, you should just dump it, get more, and DON'T add anything to it.

Its latex.
It costs about $75 / 5 gal so I'd rather not dump it.

Too late. It's ruined. It's also illegal to "dump". You need to set
the cans out opened, and let them evaporate until solid, and then put
in the trash.

They[1] make stuff you can put into a can of paint to harden it into a
gigantic solid lump. I've seen it at Home Despot.


[1] You know, the ones who put lights in refrigerators that go out when
you close the door, etc., etc.

--
The fashion in killing has an insouciant, flirty style this spring,
with the flaunting of well-defined muscle, wrapped in flags.

- Comment from an article on Antiwar.com (http://antiwar.com)

David Nebenzahl wrote:
On 8/16/2010 8:03 AM Judi Haffner spake thus:

On Mon, 16 Aug 2010 07:56:28 -0700 (PDT), Deodiaus
wrote:

On Aug 16, 9:07 am, "h" wrote:

"Deodiaus" wrote in message
...


I have some Colortime paint which I bought at Walmart.
I have about 2 of 5 gallons left after 3 weeks.
I noticed that the paint is turning it a cheezy consistency. Is there
something I can do to make the paint's consistency better?
Orginally, I added some paint thinner, but that did not seem to make a
big difference. I added a bit of acetone, which seems to help. Maybe
the more volitile liquids were evaporating off in the 100 degree days
here.

??? Paint thinner should only be used in oil based paints. Acetone is a
paint remover, not an additive for latex paint. What kind of paint
is it? If
it's latex, you should just dump it, get more, and DON'T add
anything to it.

Its latex.
It costs about $75 / 5 gal so I'd rather not dump it.

Too late. It's ruined. It's also illegal to "dump". You need to set
the cans out opened, and let them evaporate until solid, and then put
in the trash.

They[1] make stuff you can put into a can of paint to harden it into a
gigantic solid lump. I've seen it at Home Despot.


Kitty litter or old newspapers work fine. Or just leave the can open for
a week in warm weather.

--
aem sends...

Boy, I've heard some dozies before.

You're not the sharpest knife in the
drawer, are ya? Mixing a solvent with
latex, a water based paint. WTF.?

Deodiaus wrote:
I have some Colortime paint which I bought at Walmart.
I have about 2 of 5 gallons left after 3 weeks.
I noticed that the paint is turning it a cheezy consistency. Is there
something I can do to make the paint's consistency better?
Orginally, I added some paint thinner, but that did not seem to make a
big difference. I added a bit of acetone, which seems to help. Maybe
the more volitile liquids were evaporating off in the 100 degree days
here.

Most people would just stir it, not ruin it with inappropriate solvents.

On 8/16/2010 8:54 AM, Deodiaus wrote:
I have some Colortime paint which I bought at Walmart.
I have about 2 of 5 gallons left after 3 weeks.
I noticed that the paint is turning it a cheezy consistency. Is there
something I can do to make the paint's consistency better?
Orginally, I added some paint thinner, but that did not seem to make a
big difference. I added a bit of acetone, which seems to help. Maybe
the more volitile liquids were evaporating off in the 100 degree days
here.

and when you go back to walmart to get more cause you ruined what you
had, get the KILZ brand paint. The colortime is junk.

--
Steve Barker
remove the "not" from my address to email

On Aug 16, 8:54*am, Deodiaus wrote:
I have some Colortime paint which I bought at Walmart.
I have about 2 of 5 gallons left after 3 weeks.
I noticed that the paint is turning it a cheezy consistency. *Is there
something I can do to make the paint's consistency better?
Orginally, I added some paint thinner, but that did not seem to make a
big difference. *I added a bit of acetone, which seems to help. *Maybe
the more volitile liquids were evaporating off in the 100 degree days
here.

Obviously this is latex paint. And obviously, there is something very
wrong with the batch you bought. If Walmart won't make good on it,
dispose of it per the common sense ways suggested above. While
distilled water is the best diluent for latex paints, many
professional painters use Floetrol (Google it) especially for cut in.
Floetrol works well to mitigate some spray painting problems, like
texture differences in overlapping application.

Joe

"Joe" wrote in message
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On Aug 16, 8:54 am, Deodiaus wrote:
I have some Colortime paint which I bought at Walmart.
I have about 2 of 5 gallons left after 3 weeks.
I noticed that the paint is turning it a cheezy consistency. Is there
something I can do to make the paint's consistency better?
Orginally, I added some paint thinner, but that did not seem to make a
big difference. I added a bit of acetone, which seems to help. Maybe
the more volitile liquids were evaporating off in the 100 degree days
here.

Obviously this is latex paint. And obviously, there is something very
wrong with the batch you bought.

??? No, there was nothing wrong with it. The OP added paint thinner (for oil
base paint only) and then acetone (paint remover) to latex paint. It was
user error that caused the problem. Why should WalMart have to make good on
it?

"h" wrote in message
...

"Joe" wrote in message
...
On Aug 16, 8:54 am, Deodiaus wrote:
I have some Colortime paint which I bought at Walmart.
I have about 2 of 5 gallons left after 3 weeks.
I noticed that the paint is turning it a cheezy consistency. Is there
something I can do to make the paint's consistency better?
Orginally, I added some paint thinner, but that did not seem to make a
big difference. I added a bit of acetone, which seems to help. Maybe
the more volitile liquids were evaporating off in the 100 degree days
here.

Obviously this is latex paint. And obviously, there is something very
wrong with the batch you bought.

??? No, there was nothing wrong with it. The OP added paint thinner (for
oil base paint only) and then acetone (paint remover) to latex paint. It
was user error that caused the problem. Why should WalMart have to make
good on it?



The actual writing makes it seem like he added the paint thinner AFTER
discovering that the paint was "cheezy". But it really doesn't matter. Since
we already know the guy is "challenged" (to be polite about it), the
original "cheezy" was most likely his fault for some other reason. He
probably left unfinished cans opened between uses because the dog voices in
his head told him paint loves fresh air as much as people do.

On Aug 16, 12:45*pm, Joe wrote:
On Aug 16, 8:54*am, Deodiaus wrote:

I have some Colortime paint which I bought at Walmart.
I have about 2 of 5 gallons left after 3 weeks.
I noticed that the paint is turning it a cheezy consistency. *Is there
something I can do to make the paint's consistency better?
Orginally, I added some paint thinner, but that did not seem to make a
big difference. *I added a bit of acetone, which seems to help. *Maybe
the more volitile liquids were evaporating off in the 100 degree days
here.

Obviously this is latex paint. And obviously, there is something very
wrong with the batch you bought. If Walmart won't make good on it,
dispose of it per the common sense ways suggested above. While
distilled water is the best diluent for latex paints, many
professional painters use Floetrol (Google it) especially for cut in.
Floetrol works well to mitigate some spray painting problems, like
texture differences in overlapping application.

Joe
Thanks Joe Frank and Steve Barker,
Its Colorplace brand.
Well, I had two helpers doing the work.
I believe that they did not seal the cans tightly enough.
Instead of getting
you are the only guys here who provided some meaningful suggestions.
The rest just bust my ass because I was not attentive.
I was using the accetone last year to thin some other paint.

"Deodiaus" wrote in message
...
The rest just bust my ass because I was not attentive.
I was using the accetone last year to thin some other paint.

Not attentive? Only a MORON adds oil-based solvents to latex paint. PLONK!

"Deodiaus" wrote in message
...
On Aug 16, 12:45 pm, Joe wrote:
On Aug 16, 8:54 am, Deodiaus wrote:

I have some Colortime paint which I bought at Walmart.
I have about 2 of 5 gallons left after 3 weeks.
I noticed that the paint is turning it a cheezy consistency. Is there
something I can do to make the paint's consistency better?
Orginally, I added some paint thinner, but that did not seem to make a
big difference. I added a bit of acetone, which seems to help. Maybe
the more volitile liquids were evaporating off in the 100 degree days
here.

Obviously this is latex paint. And obviously, there is something very
wrong with the batch you bought. If Walmart won't make good on it,
dispose of it per the common sense ways suggested above. While
distilled water is the best diluent for latex paints, many
professional painters use Floetrol (Google it) especially for cut in.
Floetrol works well to mitigate some spray painting problems, like
texture differences in overlapping application.

Joe
Thanks Joe Frank and Steve Barker,
Its Colorplace brand.
Well, I had two helpers doing the work.
I believe that they did not seal the cans tightly enough.
Instead of getting
you are the only guys here who provided some meaningful suggestions.
The rest just bust my ass because I was not attentive.
I was using the accetone last year to thin some other paint.

=============

You're the same twit who's trying to avoid spending the correct amount of
money for a refrigerator gasket. You should stay away from sharp instruments
and power tools.

On 8/18/2010 4:24 PM Deodiaus spake thus:

Thanks Joe Frank and Steve Barker,
Its Colorplace brand.
Well, I had two helpers doing the work.
I believe that they did not seal the cans tightly enough.
Instead of getting
you are the only guys here who provided some meaningful suggestions.
The rest just bust my ass because I was not attentive.
I was using the accetone last year to thin some other paint.

That's probably another mistake on your part. The only thing you should
be adding acetone to would be lacquer, not any paints I know of that
aren't lacquer-based. Just use ordinary paint thinner for all oil-based
paints, and water for latex (as you now know).


--
The fashion in killing has an insouciant, flirty style this spring,
with the flaunting of well-defined muscle, wrapped in flags.

- Comment from an article on Antiwar.com (http://antiwar.com)

"Deodiaus" wrote in message
...
I have some Colortime paint which I bought at Walmart.
I have about 2 of 5 gallons left after 3 weeks.
I noticed that the paint is turning it a cheezy consistency. Is there
something I can do to make the paint's consistency better?
Orginally, I added some paint thinner, but that did not seem to make a
big difference. I added a bit of acetone, which seems to help. Maybe
the more volitile liquids were evaporating off in the 100 degree days
here.

LOllOOllllLLOL!!!!

And they actually trust you with a paint brush?

OMG, TOO FUNNY!

On Aug 16, 8:54*am, Deodiaus wrote:
I have some Colortime paint which I bought at Walmart.
I have about 2 of 5 gallons left after 3 weeks.
I noticed that the paint is turning it a cheezy consistency. *Is there
something I can do to make the paint's consistency better?
Orginally, I added some paint thinner, but that did not seem to make a
big difference. *I added a bit of acetone, which seems to help. *Maybe
the more volitile liquids were evaporating off in the 100 degree days
here.

Although the English types have destroyed their written language by
removing "Z" (I think they spell Zoo with an "S" now)..adding this
letter to an otherwise normal word will get you negative points. JK

On Aug 16, 8:54*am, Deodiaus wrote:
I have some Colortime paint which I bought at Walmart.
I have about 2 of 5 gallons left after 3 weeks.
I noticed that the paint is turning it a cheezy consistency. *Is there
something I can do to make the paint's consistency better?
Orginally, I added some paint thinner, but that did not seem to make a
big difference. *I added a bit of acetone, which seems to help. *Maybe
the more volitile liquids were evaporating off in the 100 degree days
here.

If you read the cans instructions you would have added water, instead
you ruined it. Its latex , its water base.

"Deodiaus" wrote in message
...
I have some Colortime paint which I bought at Walmart.
I have about 2 of 5 gallons left after 3 weeks.
I noticed that the paint is turning it a cheezy consistency. Is there
something I can do to make the paint's consistency better?
Orginally, I added some paint thinner, but that did not seem to make a
big difference. I added a bit of acetone, which seems to help. Maybe
the more volitile liquids were evaporating off in the 100 degree days
here.

There is nothing wrong with the paint...All paint will look like cottage
cheese if left open in 100 degree heat..Adding water won't help either and
paint thinner and acetone is the stupidest thing I've heard in a while.That
is why they sell those little buckets so you can pour out just what you need
and the can stays covered...You really are a moron or a troll....Good God I
hope you aren't doing this to somebody else's home for pay....

"benick" wrote in message
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You really are a moron or a troll....Good God I
hope you aren't doing this to somebody else's home for pay....

Sounds like he is...that's why most of us have PLONKED him...

In article ,
"h" wrote:

"benick" wrote in message
. ..
You really are a moron or a troll....Good God I
hope you aren't doing this to somebody else's home for pay....

Sounds like he is...that's why most of us have PLONKED him...

Most of who? Yer the only bitch around here who plonks everyone and his
god damn brother. Whose fault is it that you haven't gotten any dick
since 1962? (queried the plonkee to the ether.)

On Aug 18, 7:48*pm, "benick" wrote:
"Deodiaus" wrote in message

...

I have some Colortime paint which I bought at Walmart.
I have about 2 of 5 gallons left after 3 weeks.
I noticed that the paint is turning it a cheezy consistency. *Is there
something I can do to make the paint's consistency better?
Orginally, I added some paint thinner, but that did not seem to make a
big difference. *I added a bit of acetone, which seems to help. *Maybe
the more volitile liquids were evaporating off in the 100 degree days
here.

There is nothing wrong with the paint...All paint will look like cottage
cheese if left open in 100 degree heat..Adding water won't help either and
paint thinner and acetone is the stupidest thing I've heard in a while.That
is why they sell those little buckets so you can pour out just what you need
and the can stays covered...You really are a moron or a troll....Good God I
hope you aren't doing this to somebody else's home for pay....

Over many years and tons of paint my experiance is quality latex will
only thicken when exposed to heat, water restores it. What the OP did
ruins it.