09-29-2023, 01:08 AM
If this were artist’s oil paints, I would say try a small amount of colorless linseed oil to thin it. HOWEVER this is NOT artist’s oil paint. The medium used for spreadability can vary significantly from one vendor to another, and as noted above adding something to thin the paint has a distinct probability of altering the color depending on what you use to thin it. It will affect how translucent it is; it can affect the overall finish (shiny or not); texture will be affected.
If this were me (and it isn’t) I would take a small amount and thin it slightly using whatever appeared appropriate. Certainly don’t do the entire can without investigating it first! I would then take my small amount and apply it, checking what it does and if it’s acceptable then I might go forward. The other alternative is to take the paint code that may be printed on the top of the can to your local paint store and see if they can reproduce it.
Whatever you do be aware that the paint on the walls (or whatever) could have changed color over time and you may never get it right.
Good luck.
If this were me (and it isn’t) I would take a small amount and thin it slightly using whatever appeared appropriate. Certainly don’t do the entire can without investigating it first! I would then take my small amount and apply it, checking what it does and if it’s acceptable then I might go forward. The other alternative is to take the paint code that may be printed on the top of the can to your local paint store and see if they can reproduce it.
Whatever you do be aware that the paint on the walls (or whatever) could have changed color over time and you may never get it right.
Good luck.