Latex Paint Sealer

I would just be sure to seal the latex paint with a polycrylic sealer.

Latex paint sealer.

Is outdoor latex paint an effective sealer for pruning. I don t see why not. Thinning your paint is most important if you intend to distribute a thin mist of paint or if you are using a paint spray gun or nozzle. Shellac primers can be great for painting over trim and smaller projects because it dries hard and blocks stains.

Paints are divided into two categories. You can use latex paint over shellac primer for great results but be sure to lightly sand and clean before doing so. However applying a clear topcoat over a latex painted surface helps to seal and protect the surface area. I think you re right that the chalk paint would act as a good base coat for the latex paint and save you the laborious sanding step.

Oil based paint uses petroleum based solvent as its medium while latex paint uses water as its medium source. If you have a swp or bm store near you i d suggest going to them for the primer and paint. Joepullaroinc until recently you could only spray with oil based paints since they were thinner than latex paint did not dry so quickly and did not. Latex paint doesn t typically require an additional sealer.

Pruning is essential to maintain certain landscape trees and shrubs shape and to control their growth as well as pests and diseases. What you don t want to try is using oil based paint over latex paint as it won t bond very well. Using a sealer over it is best but even without a sealer the paint shouldn t be coming off so easily. A good enamel latex waterborne or oil base shouldn t need a sealer on top.

Oil based paint also known as alkyd paint and water based paints known as latex paint. Painted furniture that s subject to spills and wear and tear such as tabletops and desks may benefit from a protective sealant. Hi carol latex wall paint can definitely be used on furniture if the right process is followed. It must be diluted or thinned with water to achieve a better consistency.

For instance latex paint being a water based paint is generally thicker as compared to oil based one. Have fun with your project. I have some tips on working with latex paint in this post.