Can anyone tell me if it's safe to add water to these products? I had a calcenova in a plastic container I thought was sealed. Apparently it was not, and it got a little too thick, so I tossed it. Although it wasn't much, I regret it because it was a great color and was planning on using it for a strange marmorino sample. I have a residential painting background where it's okay to add a little water and then strain it. Since I'm relatively new to the art, I don't want to unknowingly upset any critical properties of the product by adding anything to it.

BP

Go to the technique forum for the tips and techniques alot

of us will give you opionins.



I add water very little water to some of the products when needed. Just a few sprinkles will do and only when say venzi primer has been setting around to long in a small container, or add a little to prontomuro if needed.

Typically if you just whip it up really good then strain,

that is all you need to do. Never add water to waxes or

fix-a-quartz. Not sure about Lime, Post this on the applicator forum.



Vallie

Thanks Vallie. Doyle is working on getting me added back to the private forum.

Actually, the lime products are what I am most concerned about. I remember from the dvd's Doyle suggested not adding water to Prontomuro. The wax, I assume, is petroleum-based (?), but everything else is water-borne.

Hi Brian,



It's ok to add water to lime products--if needed.



For example; Mantovano and Lime paint need to be thinned as part of the application prep.

Over time some lime products will dry and need to be thinned.

Distilled water is best.



Regarding Prontomuro, Doyle is cautioning about thinning products unnecessarily.



Ceranova is water based. Within limits, water added is ok.



Just use caution when re-tempering. (Adding water & mixing to bring back to a proper consistency)



If in doubt about whether water is needed, remix first.

A little water is usually all that's needed.



David

Thank you everyone for the info!

BP

David is correct just use caution.

You should never have to add water to ceranova.
The only reason you should have to add water to
prontomuro is if you have a little in a bucket that
has been sitting for awhile. Otherwise just whip it up.
Making me thirsty.
Vallie