White Spirit

Description

White spirit is an essential part of any painter and decorators arsenal.

What is White Spirit?

White Spirit, also known as mineral spirit, paint thinner or turpentine substitute is a mixture of chemicals known as petroleum hydrocarbons. It’s a colourless, flammable liquid with a strong odour used in painting, cleaning and degreasing.

What is White Spirit Used For?

White spirit is used to clean paint brushes, paint rollers and other equipment after using oil-based paint. It can also be used to thin oil-based paints to allow for easier application of the paint.

White spirit is a solvent-based transparent fluid that can be used to clean decorating tools and many types of application.

Made from a blend of hydrocarbons, our white spirit is ideal for thinning paint, varnish, and wood treatments, as well as for cleaning paint brushes, paint rollers, and other painting tools.

How to Clean Brushes With White Spirit?

Firstly you should remove as much paint from the paint brushes as you can using a rag or some newspaper, then place them in a tub or container brush side down.

Pour the white spirit in the container just enough to cover the bristles. Swirl the white spirit in the container and gently press the brush down so that the white spirit can penetrate the bristles thoroughly. Repeat this process with fresh white spirit again and again until the liquid remains clear.

Once the white spirit is clear pour it away and soak the brush in warm soapy water cleaning it the same way as you did with the white spirit.

Remove the brush from the soapy water and rinse it under the tap, removing as much soap as possible, and dry the brush by shaking it and using a dry rag.

Lastly to test that the brush is clean, brush it on some white paper and if there is no trace of paint you know that they are ready for your next painting project, and ensure that the brushes will last for as long as possible.

Thinning Paint With White Spirit

Oil-based paints and varnishes are often quite thick and difficult to apply, particularly in the winter as cold weather tends to thicken up oil-based paint. White spirit is perfect for thinning your paint but, it’s vital that you don’t use too much.

Too much white spirit can ruin the colour of your paint, but also make the paint too thin which can cause drips in the finish and makes it a lot harder to have an even finish.

To avoid this just add a couple of drops of white spirit and stir it. If after the first time it’s still too thick don’t be tempted to add more than a few drops. Just add paint thinner slowly until you have the desired consistency.

Features:

1. Effective Thinning Agent: Our White Spirit is an effective thinning agent for a variety of paints, varnishes, and wood treatments. Whether you’re using oil-based paints, enamel paints, or solvent-based varnishes, our white spirit helps to achieve the desired consistency for smooth and even application.
2. Quick Drying: The solvent evaporates quickly, allowing for fast drying times and efficient application of paint and varnish. This ensures that your painting projects progress smoothly and without delay, reducing downtime and allowing for multiple coats to be applied in quick succession.
3. Powerful Cleaning Properties: Our White Spirit is highly effective at dissolving and removing paint, varnish, and other coatings from paint brushes, paint rollers, and painting equipment. It helps to keep your tools clean and free from dried-on paint residue, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.
4. Versatile Usage: Our white spirit is suitable for a wide range of painting and decorating tasks, including thinning paint, cleaning paint brushes, degreasing surfaces, and removing wax or grease stains. Whether you’re preparing surfaces for painting or cleaning up after a project, our white spirit provides reliable performance and versatility.
5. Low Odour: Our White Spirit is formulated with a low odour formula, making it more pleasant to work with compared to traditional solvents. The reduced odour minimizes discomfort during use and allows for greater comfort in enclosed spaces or poorly ventilated areas.
6. Convenient Packaging: Our white spirit is available in various sizes, including small containers for occasional use and larger drums for professional contractors. The convenient packaging options ensure that you have the right amount of solvent for your specific project needs.

Specifications:

• Type: Solvent
• Colour: Clear
• Odour: Low
• Packaging: Various sizes available, including small containers and larger drums

Prepare surfaces and clean equipment effectively with our White Spirit. Trust Paintmaster for quality, reliability, and performance. Order now and streamline your painting and decorating projects with ease and confidence.

If you’re looking for professional standard white spirit, get in touch with the Paintmaster team today.