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Can I put polyurethane clear gloss over paint?

Can I put polyurethane clear gloss over paint?

Applying one or two coats of polyurethane to a painted surface is a good way to protect the paint. Use a water-based product if you’re concerned about color because it won’t yellow as much as an oil-based one. You can apply polyurethane over any type of paint, as long as it’s clean and has been properly prepared.

Can polyurethane be applied over paint?

Product Options. Polyurethane can be oil- or water-based, and you can use either kind over latex paint; however, oil-based polyurethane tends to yellow as it ages, whereas water-based varieties stay transparent.

What kind of polyurethane does not turn yellow?

The Best Non-Yellowing Water-Based Polyurethane The best non-yellowing clear coat is Minwax’s Polycrylic. It’s easy to use, dries within a few hours, can be applied multiple times within 24 hours, dries completely clear, and doesn’t yellow over time.

Can you clear coat over high gloss paint?

A clear coat can be applied over enamel paint. Enamel automotive paint will bond easily with clear coat as well.

Why is my clear coat yellowing?

But white and light paints can react if clear coated with a waterbased finish; water-based topcoats are reactive and may draw out substances in the wood such as tannins, dyes or unknown substances in existing finishes causing the topcoat to yellow.

What kind of polyurethane won’t turn yellow?

In terms of which poly doesn’t turn yellow, you want to use a high grade water borne poly, such as Bona Traffic HD. Not just a water based one, but a high grade one. Mid to low grade water borne poly will turn wood a bit yellowish and more yellowish over time. You can read more about that here. Which polyurethane doesn’t yellow?

Which is the best gloss paint that doesn’t go yellow?

Which Is The Best Gloss Paint That Doesn’t Go Yellow? As highlighted above, the only gloss paint that doesn’t turn yellow is acrylic paint . There are many brands to choose from but in broad lines, acrylic paint has a poorer resistance than its solvent-based counterpart.

What can be used that won’t turn white paint yellow?

What polyurethane can be used that won’t turn white paint yellow? I painted an old parlor table white and used Minwax fast drying clear over it (the paint was a satin latex). Within a few months it has yellowed. Thank you for reporting! Your comment…

What kind of poly to use on wood that won’t turn yellow?

Three coats of poly of protect it. In terms of which poly doesn’t turn yellow, you want to use a high grade water borne poly, such as Bona Traffic HD. Not just a water based one, but a high grade one. Mid to low grade water borne poly will turn wood a bit yellowish and more yellowish over time.