Acrylic Paint Thickener

About Acrylic Paint Thickener and how to use it

Add directly into paint with mixing. Just a small amount increases the viscosity (thickness) of acrylic paints very effectively (8ml per litre of paint will have a noticeable effect).  Don't be fooled by the fact that this product is a liquid, it thickens paint very effectively. 

This product thickens through interaction with the paint binder so it will be less effective in cheap, low quality matt acrylic paints that have a low binder content. 

Add slowly (drop by drop) with stirring. Supplied in convenient dropper bottles. When added to small volumes of paint, stir after every two to three drops. Once paint get thick, mix it with a pallet knife if more Acrylic Paint Thickener is added. 

It can thicken soft body paints to a paste but if thickening a larger volume of paint, such as 1 litre, then it is better to use a mixer than stirring by hand.

The chemistry is based on polyurethane and is water resistant so this additive won't reduce the durability of the paint. Suitable for interior and exterior paints.