Acrylic or Vinilic

[Ernie]

Can Vinilic colors be mixed with acrylics ?
Based with different mediums, are there substantial differences in terms of durability, stability etc between them ?

 

[theBaron]

Mix vinyl paints with acrylics? I'm curious to read the answers. My gut feeling is no, but I'm no chemist. Well, not beyond AP Chemistry, anyway.
I do know that the question must be clarified by noting that not all acrylics are the same, that it doesn't mean "water-based". So the chemistry of the acrylic binder can play a role in the mixture, certainly.
Or maybe it is just, "No", regardless of the type of acrylic.
Let's hear what the rest of the Planet says...

Prost!
Brad

 

[Ernie]

Eager to know from the experts myself too. Question came to me because I tested some vinilics and, besides being in tubes, and expensive, they produce a perfectly matt finish, but before buying I had to clear doubts about compatibility with acrylics, which I'd guess they are not

 

[Alex]

Are you talking about Maimeri polycolor paints ? These are PVA paints. So yes you can paint figures with them and layer acrylic paints under or over them without any problems. However, I do not suggest mixing polycolor with acrylic paints since the binder is not the same. Hope this helps.

 

[Ernie]

Yes, they're the ones I tested, fine pigments and matt finish but since the binder is different I was doubtful whether mixing with acrylics.
Thanks a lot, very helpful