Floetrol® Owatrol — Water-Based Paint Conditioner and Pouring Medium
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Shipping and returns
📦 Shipping and Returns Policy
🚚 Shipping
Free shipping based on destination and minimum order
- Spain (Peninsula): Free shipping on orders over €90
- Portugal: Free shipping on orders over €300
- Balearic Islands: Free shipping on orders over €500
- Europe (enabled countries): Free shipping on orders over €1000
Order processing
- Orders placed before 12:00h are processed on the same business day. Orders placed after this time will be processed on the next business day.
- Payments made by bank transfer will be processed once the amount has been received.
- The use of bank transfer is not recommended for urgent orders.
- All orders include a tracking number, which will be sent by email.
- Carriers: SEUR, CTT, UPS, Transaher or other logistics operators depending on availability and type of shipment.
Orders over 20 kg may be shipped palletized by specialized logistics companies.
Shipping methods
- Express Shipping: 24/48 business hours
- Fast Shipping: 24/72 business hours
- Economy Shipping: 48/78 business hours
- Pallet Shipping: 48/72 business hours (curbside delivery)
🕒 Deliveries are made from Monday to Friday, until 8:00 p.m., excluding weekends and holidays.
Delivery times and shipping agencies
The delivery times indicated on StockPinturas.com are merely indicative and do not constitute a contractual commitment, as they depend on the operation of external transport companies and circumstances beyond the control of StockPinturas.com, such as logistical incidents, route saturation, adverse weather conditions, or other force majeure causes.
For palletized shipments with curbside delivery, the usual delivery time is 48 to 72 business hours, provided the order has been correctly confirmed, prepared, and dispatched.
StockPinturas.com reserves the right to select the most appropriate transport agency based on the weight, volume, destination, and nature of the order, and may use different logistics operators without any modification to the sales conditions.
Possible delays attributable to the transport company will not give rise to compensation, order cancellation, or refund of shipping costs, provided the merchandise has been correctly dispatched from our facilities.
Delivery attempts
- In case of the recipient's absence, a second delivery attempt will be made.
- After two failed attempts, the merchandise may be deposited at the corresponding transport company's branch.
- If the order cannot be delivered due to reasons attributable to the recipient and is returned to the origin, shipping costs will not be refundable.
- If a new shipment is requested, the customer must pay the transport costs again.
📌 Some bulky or special products may be excluded from free shipping. In case of doubt, it is recommended to request a quote in advance.
Free shipping conditions
Free shipping applies only to standard products within the peninsula that do not require special transportation.
Some heavy, bulky, or palletized products (such as mortars, single-layer paints, large buckets, etc.) may not be subject to the free shipping promotion, even if the order exceeds the established minimum amount.
In these cases, transport costs will be calculated individually based on weight, volume, and destination, and will be communicated to the customer before shipment.
StockPinturas reserves the right to cancel the order and issue a refund if the customer does not accept the special transport conditions.
🔄 Returns
Return period
15 calendar days from receipt of the order.
Return costs
Will be borne by the customer, except in the following cases:
- Defective product
- Incorrect order
Return conditions
- Products unused, in perfect condition and with their original packaging.
- Manipulated, used or incomplete products will not be accepted.
- Returns of products on clearance or refurbished are not allowed.
Return procedure
- Send an email to info@stockpinturas.com
- Subject: Return (#order number)
- Indicate the reason for the return
- Include the order number
- Attach images in case of defective product
- Once the return is approved, the corresponding exchange or refund will be processed
💰 Refunds
Refund period
Up to 14 calendar days from receipt of the returned product.
Refund amount
- The total purchase amount (product and shipping costs) will be refunded only when the return is not voluntary.
- For voluntary returns, shipping costs will not be refunded.
Refund conditions
- The product must be in perfect condition.
- It is not mandatory to keep the original packaging, although its absence may imply a depreciation of the amount to be refunded.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How long will my order take?
The customer will receive a tracking link by email. The delivery time will depend on the selected shipping method, product availability, and correct payment confirmation. Most orders are prepared and dispatched on the same business day if placed before 13:00h.
About the product
Floetrol® Owatrol is the most widely used water-based paint conditioner additive by professional painters and artists worldwide — on-site to eliminate brush and roller marks, and in fine arts to create the fluid effects of pouring and fluid art. Formulated with high-quality latex, it mixes directly with any acrylic or emulsion paint without altering color or sheen, making the paint flow and level like an oil-based paint. It improves application in any adverse weather conditions, extends drying time for more comfortable work, and provides a streak-free finish comparable to spray gun application. With less than 1% VOC, it is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Available in 1L and 2.5L.
What uses and projects is it ideal for?
- ✓ Pouring and fluid art — the go-to medium for acrylic pour painting techniques; creates cells, lacing, and marbled effects with acrylic paints
- ✓ Brush painting — eliminates streaks and brush marks on walls, trim, and furniture
- ✓ Roller painting — reduces roller marks and paint buildup on edges
- ✓ HVLP gun and cup gun — lubricates the gun, prevents nozzle clogs, and improves spray pattern
- ✓ Airless spray painting — thins paint without losing opacity or adhesion
- ✓ Painting in difficult conditions — extreme heat, cold, high humidity, or problematic surfaces
- ✓ Fine art acrylics — compatible with artist's acrylic paints for decorative techniques and special effects
Why choose Floetrol®
- ✓ Makes water-based paint flow like oil-based paint — modifies the rheology of acrylic paint, causing it to self-level before drying, eliminating tool marks and producing a completely smooth, streak-free finish with no edges
- ✓ Extends working time — longer wet edges — by retarding drying, it allows edges to stay wet longer, facilitating the blending of adjacent areas without lap marks; especially useful on large surfaces and in hot conditions
- ✓ The most used pouring medium in the world — Floetrol is the absolute benchmark in the fluid art and pouring community; it provides the perfect fluidity to create cells, lacing, swipes, and dirty pours with acrylic paints without the cost of specific artist mediums
- ✓ Does not alter color or sheen in matte and semi-matte paints — adding Floetrol does not change the hue or finish of matte or semi-matte emulsion paints; in glossy paints, it may slightly reduce the sheen (see notes)
- ✓ Enhances and protects the spray gun — acts as an internal lubricant; prevents nozzle clogs and piston locking in cup guns; improves spray pattern; extends the lifespan of gun parts
- ✓ Suitable for adverse weather conditions — compensates for application problems due to extreme heat (rapid evaporation), cold, or high humidity; allows painting in conditions that would normally produce poor finishes
- ✓ Less than 1% VOC — very low emission — water-based formulation with less than 1% volatile organic compounds; no strong odor; suitable for spaces with limited ventilation; cleans with soap and water
Compatible paints
Dosage by use
| Application | Recommended dosage | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Brush or roller (normal conditions) | 7–10% per liter of paint | 15% |
| Brush or roller (extreme heat / thick paint) | 10–15% per liter of paint | 15% |
| HVLP gun / cup gun | 5–10% per liter of paint | 10% |
| Airless spray gun | Up to 10% per liter of paint | 10% |
| Pouring / special effects | 20–25% per liter of paint | No strict limit* |
* On vertical surfaces, do not add in excess — effects may slide or disappear. Always test a small amount before final application.
How to use — in 4 steps
- Prepare the surface: Clean and prepare the surface as indicated by the paint manufacturer. Shake the paint can well before mixing.
- Compatibility test: Always mix a small amount of Floetrol with the paint before full application to verify the result. The dosage varies depending on the paint, tool, and temperature.
- Mix and apply: Add the indicated amount (according to the dosage table) and stir vigorously until fully integrated. Stir periodically during use. Apply the paint normally with a brush, roller, or spray gun.
- Cleanup: Clean tools with soap and water immediately after use. Close the container tightly after each use.
Do not apply below +5°C or above +35°C. Do not add to alkyd, glycero-phthalic, or oil-based paints — use Owatrol Oil for those paints.
Technical specifications
| Product type | Conditioner and pouring medium for water-based paints |
| Vehicle medium | Latex |
| Solvent | Water |
| Physical state | Semi-liquid |
| Color | Milky white (transparent when dry) |
| Odor | Mild, paint-like |
| Specific gravity | 1.007 ± 0.01 |
| VOC | Does not exceed 1% |
| Flammability | Not classified as flammable |
| Application temperature | +5°C to +35°C |
| Tool cleaning | Soap and water |
| Storage | Minimum 1 year in original unopened container · Do not freeze (min. +5°C) |
| Formats | 1 L · 2.5 L · (also available in 10 L) |
Floetrol® for pouring — the most used medium
Floetrol is the most popular pouring medium in the world due to its unbeatable value for money compared to specific fine art mediums. Mix 20–25% with each color, add a drop of silicone if you want cells, and pour. Compatible with dirty pour, swipe, flip cup, and all fluid art variations.
Floetrol® vs Owatrol Oil — which one do I need?
Floetrol®: for water-based paints — acrylics, emulsion, vinyl, latex. Owatrol Oil: for oil-based paints — alkyds, glycero-phthalics, solvent-based varnishes. Never mix Floetrol with oil-based paints — for those, the corresponding product is Owatrol Oil.
Limitations and incompatible uses
Do not add to alkyd or oil-based paints (including glycero-phthalics) — use Owatrol Oil for those. Do not use in clear acrylic varnishes. May slightly reduce gloss in high-gloss paints. Do not freeze — temperatures below +5°C irreversibly damage the product. On vertical surfaces with pouring, do not exceed the dosage — the mixture may run or slip.
