Paint Additives

Paint additives transform ordinary paint into a high-performing coating tailored to your project, surface, and climate. Whether you’re brushing trim, rolling walls, or spraying cabinets and doors, the right additive can improve flow, leveling, adhesion, and durability while saving time and reducing rework. From latex and acrylic to oil-based, epoxy, and urethane coatings, additives help achieve a smoother finish, stronger bond, and longer service life indoors and out.

• Flow and leveling agents/extenders: slow drying, extend open time, reduce brush/roller marks, improve spray atomization in hot/dry conditions.
• Thickeners/anti-sag/anti-drip: build body for ceilings/walls, cut runs on vertical surfaces, improve edge coverage on trim.
• Defoamers/anti-foam: prevent bubbles, craters, and pinholes during rolling or spraying.
• Mildew, mold, and algae resistance: protect bathrooms, kitchens, basements, siding, stucco, and shaded exteriors.
• UV and fade protection: keep exterior colors truer for longer on doors, shutters, and fences.
• Adhesion promoters/bonding primers: help paint grip glossy tile, laminate, metal, plastics, or previously finished cabinets.
• Texture and non-slip additives: add fine or coarse grit for floors, decks, steps, and garage coatings.
• Rust inhibitors and corrosion control: support metal railings, gates, and equipment.
• Waterproofing and elastomeric modifiers: improve flexibility, crack bridging, and moisture resistance on masonry and stucco.
• Stain-blocking and sealing: reduce bleed-through from tannins, nicotine, or water marks.
• Colorants and universal tints: fine-tune shade and opacity.

Choose products compatible with your base (water-based vs solvent-based). Mix according to manufacturer ratios, measure carefully, and blend thoroughly; mechanical mixing ensures even dispersion. Always test an area to confirm sheen, color, and workability. Adjust for climate: add extenders in heat or low humidity, defoamers for high-speed rolling, and mildewcides in damp areas. Use PPE and ventilation, protect against sparks with solvent additives, and store sealed, labeled, and temperature-stable. Achieve pro results on drywall, masonry, concrete floors, trim, cabinets, and siding with less effort.