Thinner - Cleaner
A paint thinner is a chemical used to change the consistency of paint, making it more fluid and easier to apply. Thinners allow you to adjust the drying time of the paint.
Here are its main characteristics:
• Fluidification: Thinner reduces the viscosity of the paint, making it lighter and easier to spread, especially when it is too thick for uniform application.
• Application improvement: By thinning the paint, it facilitates application with a brush, roller or spray gun, allowing for a more even distribution and a better final result.
• Drying control: Thinner can slow down or speed up the drying time of the paint depending on its composition, which is useful for adjusting the working time before the paint dries.
• Evaporation: Thinner evaporates after the paint is applied, leaving only pure paint on the surface.
• Specific types of thinners: Different types of thinners are used depending on the type of paint.
A paint cleaner is a product used to clean tools, surfaces, and equipment after painting. It is essential for maintaining the effectiveness of brushes, rollers, airbrushes, and other tools, as well as removing paint splatters or residue from work surfaces.
Here are its main characteristics:
• Effectiveness: Cleaners are formulated to quickly dissolve and remove various types of paint, including water-based, oil-based, and varnish-based paints.
• Ease of use: Most cleaners are easy to apply and rinse off. Some can be used directly on tools, while others require soaking.
• Tool protection: A good cleaner helps extend the life of brushes and rollers by preventing paint from hardening on bristles or surfaces.
• Non-corrosive: Ideally, a cleaner should not damage tool materials, such as brush bristles or roller rubber.
• Versatility: Some cleaners can also be used to remove paint stains from surfaces other than tools, such as clothing or floors.