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Varnish Over Paint ???

Pinky123 · 2010-02-20 15:10:44

This is probably a stupid question but here it goes. I am painting and staining my stairs and want to know if I need to put a coat of clear varnish over the painted part?? :confused:

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20-02-2010 4:10pm

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Pinky123

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This is probably a stupid question but here it goes. I am painting and staining my stairs and want to know if I need to put a coat of clear varnish over the painted part??

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#2 20-02-2010 6:49pm
Double Barrel

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Short answer ..... Yes.

Dull the finish (paint) with sandpaper or a liquid surface prepping solution. Drag with a damp (wrung) towel or vacuum thoroughly. Apply a marine grade non-yellowing spar varnish - 3 light coats, always sanding between applications.
Do not use lacquer.
Good luck.

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