Sealing Latex Paint On Furniture

If using regular latex paint.

Sealing latex paint on furniture. Specialty furniture paints require their own special waxes and sealers which are usually pricy. If you are painting laminate furniture with chalk paint you will still need to prime first. Most times you paint furniture with latex paint you need to protect the finish with a sealer or topcoat.

All you will need is one coat. Then apply a coat of an acrylic latex paint with a brush or roller using short even strokes. Most antique furniture preservation experts and manufacturers prefer furniture wax over other sealants because wax will protect the painted finish you slaved over.

Painting Furniture with Chalky Paint. However applying a clear topcoat over a latex-painted surface helps to seal and protect the surface area. Sand the surface lightly to help the polyurethane adhere better then vacuum it and wipe it down with a lint.

The first attempt was chalk paint and sealer FAIL. To seal your latex paint use a Water-Based Polycrylic Protective Finish. Painted furniture thats subject to spills and wear-and-tear such as tabletops and desks may benefit from a protective sealant.

Ive missed the hutch from our old houses dining room but have been making do with the very first cupboard that Dean made many years ago. If you are painting a piece of furniture that will not be heavily used you may be able to skip the sealer. Latex paint is by far the most popular paint to use on furniture or walls.

You must seal furniture painted with chalk paint with wax. Next apply an oil-based primer with a brush or roller and wait 4 hours for it to dry. When sealing painted furniture you will need your protective top coat a few paper plates plastic spoons clean chip brush lint-free cloth and my all time favorite yellow applicator sponge.