Clear varnish/lacquer

TheKarateKid · Post by **TheKarateKid** » Tue Sep 13, 2022 2:47 pm

Hi all

I've painted my bannisters with the same paint colour I've painted my walls, however to stop it chipping and scratching what varnish or lacquer do you suggest that is also clear?

Thanks

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Tue Sep 13, 2022 3:18 pm

Are you saying you used emulsion paint? It is not a good idea to use emulsion on wood but in the main, it sticks okay but it gets grubby easily from hands. Any lacquer will change its colour by dropping it a shade. The best finish is probably a water-based clear lacquer, in satin or gloss to suit. Polyurethane varnishes are tough but they will yellow and this will mess with the colour.

DWD

TheKarateKid · Post by **TheKarateKid** » Tue Sep 13, 2022 8:06 pm

What water based clear lacquer would you recommend?

Razor · Post by **Razor** » Tue Sep 13, 2022 8:16 pm

I can't help with your query but congratulations on finally battering Terry Silver

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Wed Sep 14, 2022 9:12 am

I would use Ronseal water-based clear like this https://www.screwfix.com/p/ronseal-trad ... 50ml/533fg It might be over the top, I used a wipe-on clear called Ronseal Perfect Finish recently and it gave an excellent finish over some new internal oak doors.

DWD

bitzz · Post by **bitzz** » Thu Sep 15, 2022 7:55 pm

Polyvine would be my choice.