Thread: Can I thin acrylic paint?

You might want to apply a water base wood filler first to fill in any open pores on the wood scales. Also, I would prime the filled scales with "BIN" aerosol primer (alcohol base, sand between coats) a couple of times prior to applying the acrylic coat. In my opinion, you should use a topcoat (epoxy) that will stand up to handling, water, soap, etc.

Son of a Barber

Thanks. I wanted to thin the paint to remove the streaks and have it dry smoother. Water worked well, and I didn't need wood filler, I just used a sealer and it works nicely. For the epoxy coat, I use a product called Pour-On, which is really durable and easy to use. I'll look for more stuff tomorrow that might help