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Paint thinners and solvents are essential products for many renovation tasks, used to dilute paints and lacquers for easier application, prepare surfaces for painting, and clean up brushes and rollers when the job is finished. The paint thinner selection at Ace Hardware includes all the products you need, including acetone, denatured alcohol, mineral spirits and more.
The Difference Between Paint Thinner and Lacquer Thinner
Paint thinner is a general term for any liquid product that dilutes oil-based paints for easier application or for cleaning brushes after use. Typical paint thinners include mineral spirits and denatured alcohol, although a wide variety of chemicals or natural products can be used.
Lacquer thinner, on the other hand, is a much stronger solvent that uses carefully blended mixes of chemicals to loosen up thick lacquers, varnishes, or adhesives before applying. Lacquer thinner is more expensive the regular paint thinner and is usually more hazardous, so it should only be used when its greater strength is genuinely necessary.
High-Strength Acetone for Lacquer Thinning and Adhesive Removal
Acetone is one of our strongest lacquer thinner products and can also be used for cleaning up adhesives, inks, and other tough-to-shift substances. It's possible to use acetone as a general paint thinner or stripper, but its strength means it should be used with care to avoid damaging delicate surfaces.
Mineral Spirits for Oil-Based Paint
If you're working with oil-based paint, mineral spirits make a great thinner and brush cleaner. Mineral spirits are more highly refined than regular paint thinner products, with lower odor levels and a more effective thinning action, so you can use a smaller amount to get the job done.
Denatured Alcohol for Shellac-Based Treatments
If you're staining wood with a shellac-based treatment, denatured alcohol is the thinning, stripping and cleaning product to turn to. Made from ethanol but with added chemicals that make it toxic, it's an economical product that can also be used to clean metal surfaces before painting.
Naptha for Thinning Varnish and Enamels
Naptha (or Naptha) is a high-strength paint thinner and solvent that can clear grease from surfaces or dilute oil-based paints. Its relatively fast drying time makes naptha a good choice when you need to paint multiple coats in a limited time.
Trusted Solvent and Paint Thinner Suppliers
Whichever paint thinner or solvent type you need, we only carry products from reputable manufacturers. From Crown and Klean Strip to Sunnyside and Flood, you can rely on quality, effectiveness and safety with every purchase.
Other Renovation and Decorating Essentials
Even the highest-quality paints won't produce good results if they're applied without careful preparation. Make sure your surfaces are ready for painting with our other essential cleaners and chemicals, including paint strippers, adhesive removers and wood cleaners to suit any renovation task.
Shop Paint Thinner and Solvent Products at Ace Hardware
Tackle your next painting job with confidence using the professional-grade paint thinners and solvents from Ace. Browse our range above to find the exact product you need, or if you need advice about choosing the safest and most effective paint thinner for your task, call into your local Ace Hardware store and our expert staff will be happy to help.