Polycrylic over latex enamel paint. No i have not noticed any yellowing. Polyurethane can be used over enamel paint which often provides a harder finish than latex based paints. Minwax polycrylic protective finish is a crystal clear fast drying protective topcoat for use over bare wood oil and water based stains paint and wallpaper. For best results enamel paint should be allowed to dry for three to seven days before applying the finish.
It has very little odor is non flammable cleans up easily with soap and water and can be recoated in only 2 hours. Polycrylic on latex painted cabinets. The paint she used is called clarkkensington primer in one paint from ace hardware and it also says on the can that it is premium interior semi gloss enamel 100 acrylic latex enamel w ceramic microbeads technology. 10 tips for painting furniture with latex paint mark and i have painted many a furniture piece using latex paint though none as challenging as the roll top desk.
About 5 weeks ago we re painted our kitchen cabinets. Having conquered this one though i thought it might be useful to share some of our tips and tricks for working with this fantastic medium. Polyurethane is a clear varnish that dries to a hard solid finish. Minwax polycrylic resists damage from abrasion scuffing chipping water alcohol and other common.
They were previously painted with oil based enamel we sanded well primed and put on 2 coats of a latex 100 acrylic semi gloss. Bethany from madeline jean antiques restoration shows you how easy applying polycrylic can be over painted furniture. Minwax polycrylic protective finish. Minwax polycrylic protective finish is a crystal clear fast drying protective topcoat for use over bare wood oil and water based stains paint and wallpaper.
Failure to allow proper drying time can lead to the paint chipping or peeling and may reduce the effectiveness of the topcoat. It also says it is ideal for kitchens bathrooms and utility rooms. You should always wait until the latex paint is thoroughly dry before painting over it. You cannot paint over slightly tacky latex paint with a water based polycyclic finish.
While both polyurethane and polycrylic can be applied over water based or oil based paints and finishes you may find that polycrylic doesnt dry quickly over matte latex paint due to additives.