I'm planning to spray paint my cabinets after sanding and priming them. The instructions I found say to thin the paint by 20% for spraying, but the Behr Cabinet, Door & Trim Enamel specifically states not to thin it. What's the best approach here? I even have some old cabinets in the garage to test on first.
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Honestly, I wouldn't thin the paint. It's probably better to find a paint specifically made for spraying from a dedicated paint store. I had a bad experience with Behr paint in the past, so I'm a bit cautious about it.
If you're unsure, you might want to call Behr's customer support. They've helped me out a lot with paint questions in the past, and they might have some solid advice for your situation.
I've used this paint before and I really can't remember if I thinned it or not, but it turned out fine either way. Start with it unthinned and tweak your spray gun settings as needed. It self-leveled beautifully when I used it with a brush and roller, so it should work out.
I'd recommend trying it out unthinned first. If it doesn't lay down a smooth coat, then gradually thin it until you find that sweet spot. Just be careful not to over-thin it! The paint was probably not meant for spraying without adjustments.
Gotcha! But just a heads up, if it's too thick, the sprayer might struggle.