What Does a Paint Mixer Do?
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Paint Mixer Bit
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Small Mixer Bit
A paint mixer bit attaches to a variable speed drill. The mixer bit is inserted into the drill the same way that a drill bit is inserted. There are small and large mixer bits that you can purchase. A paint mixer bit is used to mix or stir paint. A paint mixer bit is much more effective at getting all the way to the bottom of the bucket than a stir stick is.
Uses for Mixer Bits
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Painters will use mixer bits to box paint that is the same color. When you purchase more than 1 gallon of paint that is the same color, it is wise to pour those buckets of paint into a larger bucket and mix them together. This is the act of boxing paint. This helps to ensure that there will not be any variations in the paint color.
Paint Mixer Machines
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Electric Paint Mixer
Electric paint mixers agitate or mix the paint by shaking the buckets. Many of these machines can also shake 5 gallon buckets of paint. The buckets are tightly clamped between two plates. The machine vigorously shakes the buckets for approximately five minutes.
Purpose of a Paint Mixer
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The overall purpose of paint mixers is to make sure that added colorant is thoroughly mixed so that there will not be light and dark areas when you use the paint. Paint mixers can quickly and completely mix paint in a way that cannot be accomplished by the use of a stir stick.
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