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Use warm soapy water to clean the wood and remove dirt, dust and anything else that may react with the heat. Use appropriate paint brushes and rollers to apply the paint. A paint brush is best for cutting in around the edges while a paint roller is best for covering large areas. In this project we focus on varnishes, and if a colour is needed, stains. We will explain when and how to use your stain with your varnish to get the best finish. Varnish Ingredients – What Makes Up Varnishes? At the same time, you should remove any fixings (like handles) which will get in the way of your paint. You don’t need to sand a paint finish before sealing it with varnish sealer. Varnish is a topical finish and will adhere over paint finishes without penetrating them.

However, generally speaking, you should apply a good layer of stripper to the wood using an old (or dispensable) brush. Much like paint, varnishes have finishes that vary from “Gloss” through “Satin” to “Matt”. This describes the sheen of the finish and how reflective it will be. Gloss is the shiniest and smoothest, while Matt describes a dull and un-shiny finish. Choosing the Right Varnish

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In case you see that paint is flaking, those loose particles must be removed with a wire brush, and then the surface should be treated with sandpaper until smooth to the touch. Don’t Forget About the Primer!

The more varnish coats you apply, the glossier and blurrier the finish will get. The paint color underneath won’t change, but the finish may appear different, especially outdoors. In essence, varnish is basically a paint without the pigment applied to it. The majority of these are polyurethane based resins and are solvent based (similar to oil paints). Acrylic varnishes, although water based, are becoming more popular for their environmental and health benefits. The first coat can be thinned if required but this isn’t necessary with many of the modern water-based varnishes. Leave it to dry for 24 hours, then sand it with fine sandpaper and wipe down with a damp cloth or vacuum to remove the dust Shellac used to be the most popular wood finish on the planet until polyurethane came along, a much more durable, heat and chemical-resistant material with a longer shelf life. These days, since it is compatible with most other finishes, Shellac is often used as a barrier or primer to prevent wood stains from blotching. It’s a major ingredient in

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Floor varnish enhances the natural colour and grain of wooden floors Wood varnish guide How to varnish wood? If your varnish isn’t flaking and is in good condition, you can paint over the top of it. This is particularly useful if you just want to change the colour of the varnish. However, if you’re using a contrasting colour, stripping the old varnish will ensure you have a better and more accurate colour. You still have to carry out some essential prep to make sure you get the best finish. There is a huge range of different varnishes out there and different manufactures will call them slightly different things to make it even more confusing.

Chalk paint is largely used for painting furniture because of its coverage and matt finish. You don’t necessarily have to seal or finish chalk paint; if you use good quality paint it will include a top coat and stand up to wear and tear. Wood has lots of little ‘pores’. This can result in a build up of dirt on the surface which, in turn, makes unfinished wood the perfect place for bacteria to thrive. Drying Oils – Again not varnishes, but simply the oils ingredient of the varnish without the resin and solvent. Because it is only the oils they take a long time to dry – often weeks for raw oils. This can be speeded up by boiling or treating to part polymerise the oil, or adding additives. The most commonly used are Tung oil and Linseed oilIf you don’t want to use a sealant, apply very thin coats of varnish to help build up layers and protect the wood. Sand in between each layer and wipe away the dust and repeat this until you’re satisfied with the colour and coverage. Can you varnish over chalk paint? Varnish stripper is most effective with wood with intricate detailing as it can easily get into all the nooks and crannies. There are a few things you should know before you buy a varnish stripper: However, acrylic varnish will change the paint color as it’s pre-mixed with acrylic paint and will produce a colorful glossy coating. The mixture will have the paint pigments of acrylic paint and the durability of varnish. Which Types of Paint Can You Varnish Over?