Seal latex paint with a water-based polyurethane protective finish or sealer, such as Polycrylic. It’s water-based (like latex), and it should not yellow over time. For a really heavy use piece, you could use a heavy duty shellac if you prefer. If you are using the newer lines of ...
Step 3-Use a fresh small foam roller or paint brush to apply two thin and even coats of latex paint (a semi-gloss finish is usually best since it’s nice a wipe-able and durable choice). Many people mistakenly think that latex paint isn’t supposed to be applied over oil-based primer...
Add a topcoat.Once dry, I added a few coats ofPolycrylicto seal it really well. I just used a brush since the pattern will hide any brush strokes. Wax edges.If you applied the paper to the edges as I did, apply somewaxto the sides and top of the drawer, then buff it. The wax...
If using a lower sheen you can seal with a water-based sealer like Minwax Polycrylic. It comes in a spray version. Most brand’s mention on the can’s label about how to seal and even sell sealers to go with certain formulas of their paints. Can You Paint Over Spray Paint? Yes –...
Hi Lizza! If you’re going to apply polycrylic at all I’d apply at least 2 coats of it since it’s tough to get an even application in one light coat. Reply Alev says: August 19, 2020 at 10:38 pm What is the brand of primer and white paint? Reply Amy says: August 20, 20...
Products I Use:Glidden Gripper Primer for bonding over slick or shiny surfaces. Kilz Original or Kilx Maxx for bare wood or when wood knots are present. Any brand of latex paint in the sheen you desire. To protect – Minwax Polycrylic. It comes in 3 sheens. ...