Using polycrylic outside. You can use this on low impact furniture as well as on doors or cabinets. Using polycrylic is cleaner because it is water based and can be washed from the hands with soap and water. This coating bonds best with flat latex paint. It provides good protection on a variety of wood surfaces that will be used indoors.
Supplies used in. As we mentioned before it is available in a gloss semi gloss or satin finish allowing you some. She will give you tips on how to achieve the perfect smooth finish. Polycrylic minwax for outdoor use i used australian timber oil and latex satin paint together and the sheens are too drastically different for me.
Polycrylic is really quite versatile. There are a number of products available but you would do well to investigate the best options for your specific artwork. Check out how i apply them in my bi weekly finishing how to video. It dries very quickly although it can take a long time to.
These resins protect the paint from moisture and duress. Also make sure any wood brought in from outside has a chance to warm up before you stain or finish it. Id like to even them out with satin polycrylic but. Polycrylic is a clear acrylic product with polyurethane resins.
On the other hand polyurethane is oil based and harder to clean up after use. If you painted your exterior wood with a high sheen paint you may or may not have potential long term adhesion problems. Minwax polycrylic protective finish is a crystal clear ultra fast drying protective topcoat. Craft projects created using acrylic paint will hold up to weather longer if properly sealed.
Because it goes on clear it will maintain the appearance of the wood that you are applying it to. They dry fast which means you have to apply them fast. Protects and adds beauty to interior wood surfaces including woodwork furniture doors and cabinets. Bethany from madeline jean antiques restoration shows you how easy applying polycrylic can be over painted furniture.
The temperature in your work area needs to be above 65 degrees not just while you are brushing on your finish but while it is drying and curing overnight too.