--- product_id: 116317766 title: "Floetrol Water-Based Paint Conditioner, 500ML" brand: "owatrol" price: "£23.36" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Owatrol" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/116317766-floetrol-water-based-paint-conditioner-500ml store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Enhances acrylic & emulsion paints Water-based formula for smooth flow Reduces sprayer pressure by 20% Floetrol Water-Based Paint Conditioner, 500ML **Brand:** owatrol **Price:** £23.36 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Elevate your paint game—smooth, flawless, and effortlessly professional! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Floetrol Water-Based Paint Conditioner, 500ML by owatrol - **How much does it cost?** £23.36 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/116317766-floetrol-water-based-paint-conditioner-500ml) ## Best For - owatrol enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted owatrol brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Sprayer Friendly:** Lowers spray gun pressure by 20%, extending equipment life - • **Artist-Approved Medium:** Perfect for acrylic pouring with vibrant, well-formed cells - • **Weatherproof Performance:** Optimized for hot, cold, and humid conditions without paint compromise - • **Flawless Finish Every Time:** Eliminates brush & roller marks for a professional look - • **Faster, Smoother Application:** Improves paint flow for quicker coverage and less effort ## Overview Owatrol Floetrol is a 500ml water-based paint conditioner designed to improve the flow and workability of interior and exterior acrylic and emulsion paints. It eliminates brush and roller marks, adapts to challenging weather conditions, and reduces spray gun pressure by up to 20%, ensuring a smooth, professional finish without altering paint color or quality. Also favored by artists for acrylic pouring, Floetrol enhances paint performance while protecting equipment. ## Description Floetrol is a water-based paint conditioner that helps improve paint flow and workability of paint. Floetrol makes interior and exterior emulsion and acrylic paints (including coloured wood stains) work more like oil-based paints. Not only that but, it also allows the paint to adjust to more difficult conditions such as hot, cold and humid environments. Arguably the most important attribute of Floetrol, it helps to eliminate brush and roller marks. It does this by improving the flow of the paint enabling for a more professional finish. The improved paint flow also allows you to make progress quicker. Unlike damaging paint thinners or water, Floetrol does all this without affecting the inherent qualities of the paint or colour. When used in a paint sprayer, Floetrol allows up to 20% reduction in pressure without affecting the spray pattern or performance and helps to prevent clogging and wear and tear on tips. Floetrol can also be used as a medium for acrylic paint pouring art. Its composition helps to create the highly sought after strong, well-formed cells most artists are looking for without compromising the colour of the paint. Ideal Uses for Floetrol Exterior painting in hot, cold or humid weather Using a paint spray gun – Floetrol helps to extend it’s life by reducing wear and tear Helping paint to flow with no brush and roller marks Reducing roller pressure and preventing paint build up at the ends of the roller Providing a spray-like finish when rolling Application Stir your paint thoroughly and begin to apply in the normal manner. If paint the pulls, sets too fast, does not level or flow properly, add Floetrol until the paint spreads smoothly, easily and provides sufficient ‘wet-edge’. Allow the brush, roller or sprayer to be your guide. To add Floetrol first shake the container well. Then add the Floetrol following the guidelines below and stir the mixture thoroughly. Now apply your paint and Floetrol Review: Great for acrylic pouring!! - I swear by Owatrol Floetrol now. Works brilliantly for acrylic pouring and will definitely reorder. Quite pricey however. Review: Good value - Seems ok, smooth texture is given to the paint. ## Features - Contains 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one. May produce an allergic reaction. - Owatrol Floetrol 500ml - Brand : OWATROL - Product type: BUILDING MATERIAL ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07Q3FYZJW | | Batteries Required? | No | | Batteries included? | No | | Best Sellers Rank | 12,055 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 14 in Colour Conditioners 1,830 in Painting Supplies, Tools & Wall Treatments | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (384) | | Date First Available | 29 Mar. 2019 | | Included Components | Mounting Hardware, User Manual | | Item Weight | 500 g | | Item model number | 966GB | | Manufacturer | Owatrol | | Part Number | 966GB | | Product Dimensions | 30 x 30 x 100 cm; 500 g | | Shape | Round | | Size | 500ml | | Voltage | 100 Volts | | Wattage | 6 watts | ## Images ![Floetrol Water-Based Paint Conditioner, 500ML - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61nHY+w176L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does this contain VOCs?** A: Hi. NO this is a waterbased product. VOC stands for Volatile Organic Compounds, generally only found in solvent based paint. regards scott **Q: what are the instructions for using with acrylic gloss (painting doors)** A: If the acrylic is water based, follow the instructions, which from memory is add 5-10% by volume. If the existing paint is oil based, use Zinsser BIN first. **Q: The litre bottle of this says you can use it on emulsion but this one only mentions for acrylic although 500ml says for water based. Is it different?** A: Hello Floetrol is an additive to extend the open time of all water based paints. If you follow the link this will take you to the Owatrol Technical Data page. https://www.owatroldirect.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/datasheet_floetrol.pdf Thanks Scott **Q: How much do you add and does it reduce strength of eggshell?** A: Hi there. It was last year when I used this to paint my UPVC windows and doors from memory you only use a small amount but the results are fantastic. Have to say i used a paint brush and there are no brush marks at all once dried. it makes it look like it has been spray professionally painted. it does not seem to reduce the strength. I would definitely recommend you use it. hope that helps. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for acrylic pouring!! *by E***Y on 4 March 2026* I swear by Owatrol Floetrol now. Works brilliantly for acrylic pouring and will definitely reorder. Quite pricey however. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good value *by A***3 on 9 January 2021* Seems ok, smooth texture is given to the paint. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very pleased with result *by A***S on 8 January 2026* Brilliant stuff. I added 10%. Was able to keep a reasonable wet line throughout when painting panelled doors with white water based wood paint. You still have to keep moving at a good pace. Am going to up it to 12-15% for the next batch to increase the flow time. ## Frequently Bought Together - Owatrol Floetrol 500ml - Pebeo Studio Acrylics Silicon Oil - 45ml --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/116317766-floetrol-water-based-paint-conditioner-500ml](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/116317766-floetrol-water-based-paint-conditioner-500ml) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-24*