Details and inside corners are difficult to cover with any paint color, but this property tends to be more noticeable with whites. A Thread Related Link that directs visitors to an area with inappropriate content will be removed. If no problem, you are good to go. Messages requesting private responses will be removed - Forums are designed to provide information and assistance for all of our visitors. I have been finishing with Chemcraft WB now for several years. WOODWEB reserves the right to delete any messages with links or images it deems inappropriate. Inappropriate links will be removed without notice, and at WOODWEB's sole discretion. I was amazed how easily the latex paint was removed. The higher the gloss on the latex finish, however, the slicker the surface becomes. It seems that would be the best of both worlds. This is because paints considered matte, satin, semi-gloss or gloss ALL have elasticizers mixed in that causes the paint to get that sheen to them. Then, add Oil Bond directly to your paint using a clean bucket. My problem is that I do not have the capacity to do color matches in the lacquer line at my store and the time/shipping costs really take the fun out of the use of lacquer. Posts with the intent of soliciting answers to surveys are not appropriate. There are risks to spraying any type of solvent lacquer over any existing, and older, paint or finish. For these reasons, lacquer is a good undercoat for any other paint product. Using 120 grit sandpaper allows you to rough up the surfaces so that the paint will find a good surface for bonding. I have a twenty-five year old home with many doors and trim that were originally stained and lacquered. Got a spot where you can test? Advertising is inappropriate. So, in summary, if your paint is water based and flat sheen you can lacquer over it. Interestingly, though, on the other hand, you can’t use oil-based paints over latex paint.. It worked out well. Hobbyist and homeowner woodworking questions are inappropriate. Touch the lacquered woodwork to determine its sheen. Latex paint over old lacquer surfaces. This means that if you have spots of paint from drips for example, you can quickly clean them away using lacquer thinner. Subject lines should provide an indication of the content of your post. Further, lacquer is not the best choice for a table top. Intentionally using another persons name is prohibited, and posts of this nature will be removed at WOODWEB's discretion. Participants are encouraged to use their real name when posting. WOODWEB is a professional industrial woodworking site. (Finishing Forum) High gloss does not always adhere to another high gloss well because both are slick. Lacquer can cause the paint to bubble or crack due to the very hot solvent that is a part of lacquer. Subject lines may be edited for length and clarity. Consider these WOODWEB Member advantages: To receive email notification of additions to this forum thread, FORUM GUIDELINES: Please review the guidelines below before posting at WOODWEB's Interactive Message Boards, The name you enter in this field will be the name that appears with your post or response (, Personal or business website links must point to the author's website. Yes, you can use ALL 3 types of primers over or under latex and oil based paint. If you happen to be doing black the water base clear will make it look blue in the light even after it’s dry. Waterborne Lacquer over Paint Here are a handful of reasons to avoid applying clear waterborne lacquers as a topcoat over pigmented acrylic paint. I also opted to coat after assembly rather than before and then tape off. This will lay a first layer of velcro-like surface on which the paint will stick. I don't think any finish supplier would tell you to go over latex paint with lacquer. I can't think of any finish softer than latex paint. It bonds well and although lacquer isn't as flexible as acrylic-fortified latex, it doesn't crack except under extreme fluctuations in temperature or humidity. If the surface is shiny and feels slick to the … Lacquer can cause the paint to bubble or crack due to the very hot solvent that is a part of lacquer. Excessive forum participation by an individual upsets the balance of a healthy forum atmosphere. A valid email return address must be included with each message. What kind of success/failures have you experienced in laying a cost of WB lacquer down over a Paint base? The problem is the lacquer thinner in the lacquer. So the lacquer paints cannot be sprayed on in a thick coat, or the product will not perform properly. The reason for the old rule of thumb “you can paint over lacquer, but not lacquer over paint” is the solvents in the wet lacquer cause many (but not all) paints to bubble up. For some reason different colors are worse than others. The reason for this process was the client wanted a hand painted(brush stroke) look. First determine if the paint needs to be thinned. It ranks low on the scale of durability and resistance to spills. Sapele veneer on the panel and a solid maple frame. Or oil based paint on latex or shellac primer? For the black I would use black lacquer. FAQ about paint primers. Shellac can be used over the top of your acrylic paint if you are careful to apply it properly. Messages should be kept reasonably short and on topic, relating to the focus of the forum. Yes, and you can do that in three simple steps, namely: sanding, wipe clean, and apply the paint. You cannot paint latex straight over lacquer,have to prime with lacquer undercoat. Question from a Student: For high traffic areas, does it make any sense in spraying a protective lacquer finish, after applying the Linseed and Tung Oil finish. I am spraying furniture etc for customers now at the store and I much prefer spraying lacquer to using latex or acryllic. Lacquer can be over-coated with other lacquer, paints, or enamels and acrylics. A wet application can cause many paints and finishes to wrinkle or blister, even an old coat of lacquer itself. I had success with this as long as you put a light seal coat on first, real light, then slowly build from there, If not you will get crackling. (. Question Yes, Lacquer CAN be applied over latex paint as long as the latex paint is a FLAT latex with no sheen. I was trying to remove some scuff marks from a latex painted door (Behr paint and cured for years) with lacquer thinner. The two easiest ways to avoid problems are to spray se (, Subject may be edited for length and clarity. Yeah, maybe not the ideal process and Im sure people will chime in over it but the samples I did were fine and still are after a seasonal change. P80 grit sandpaper is fairly coarse s… Since flat latex paints don’t have these chemicals, lacquer can be applied over them. Lacquer paints dry to a hard shell, leaving a very thin paint film. Is that specific to SW brand pre cat? But when I went to SW and spoke with their technical support, they highly discouraged this. We have done quite a bit of lacquer over acrylic paints,use it for cabinets,with a decorative glaze in the detail then put lacquer over it. Some glossy surfaces will benefit from sanding first. Lacquer thinner may remove latex paint. I want the maple to be opaque black. Can You Apply Latex Paint Over an Old Lacquer Surface? Considering this, can you put lacquer over gloss paint? "Cross posting" is not permitted. Choose the best forum for your question, and post your question at one forum only. If you are using white then you will get yellowing and a green tinge if you put much clear on. David’s Answer:. The good news is that you can apply several different types of finishes over top of the acrylic paint to make it more durable and add a sheen. Over the years, the surfaces have gotten badly scratched and dinged. You are not logged in. General rule of thumb in finishing is to never put a harder finish over a softer one. Can I put a clear top coat of lacquer or shellac over acrylic paint. You can shellac over paint and lacquer over shellac. Individuals who excessively post responses containing marginal content will be considered repeat forum abusers. Laquer is a paint that can blush when sprayed in a climateless controlled area. Would this work? WOODWEB reserves the right to delete any messages with links it deems inappropriate. Determine if thinning is necessary. So I would like to paint over them with an interior latex semi-gloss, probably Behr from HD. Not exactly your question though. I am planning on doing a pre cat lacquer clear over everything. One bottle of Oil Bond treats two gallons of latex based paint. 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. The purpose of WOODWEB Forums is to provide answers, not to serve as an advertising venue. This is the acrylic craft paint like you can buy at Wally World. I have read (in Knowledge Base) here that I can use a flat latex paint for the border and lacquer over that. Forum Responses View higher quality, full size image (540 X 540), Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation, Job Opportunities and Woodworking Services. It is a commonly held belief that oil-based paints don’t mix well with other types of paints; however, at the same time, it is also said that it is perfectly okay to use latex paint over an oil-based primer. Even hardened stains on doorknobs or similar surfaces can be removed when applying a little lacquer thinner. Can I used latex paint over shellac or oil based primer? WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WHITE PAINT: Bright white paints can yellow over time with or without topcoat. For the black I would use black lacquer. Two options, black vinyl sealer or black precat. I am spraying furniture etc for customers now at the store and I much prefer spraying lacquer to using latex or acryllic. Alternatively, I thought to use a shellac over the paint as a “clean slate” for the lacquer. Just be sure to sand before coating with clear precat. They used to say you can put anything over lacquer but you can't put lacquer over anything. That is the safest method. Responses should relate to the original question. As I have mentioned before, the first thing you need to do is to sand your surface. I don't think any finish supplier would tell you to go over latex paint with lacquer. This step is actually the single most important part of the whole process, so it’s well worth applying yourself to creating a suitable application surface if you want to achieve results that will last and look professional. Comments, questions, or criticisms regarding Forum policies should be directed to WOODWEB's. (, Thread Related Links posted at WOODWEB's Forums and Exchanges should point to locations that provide supporting information for the topic being discussed in the current message thread. Maybe water based lacquer, but definitely not solvent based lacquer. It is the nature of oxidation. I recently did a distressed paint finish where the piece was stained, painted with a flat paint, rubbed through, thin coat of … The reason for the old rule of thumb “you can paint over lacquer, but not lacquer over paint” is the solvents in the wet lacquer cause many (but not all) paints to bubble up. Thread Related Files posted at WOODWEB's Forums and Exchanges should provide supporting information for the topic being discussed in the current message thread. Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation, Job Opportunities and Woodworking Services, Here are a handful of reasons to avoid applying clear waterborne lacquers as a topcoat over pigmented acrylic paint. June 7, 2011, KnowledgeBase: Finishing: General Wood Finishing. With all the modern advances in coatings -- polyurethane, shellac, urethane, or varnish -- some confusion about formula is to be expected. If you’re wondering whether or not you can apply oil-based paint over latex, it really isn’t a smart decision, but it is possible.The reason professionals advise against doing this is because latex paint is flexible in nature, and as a result, oil-based paints won’t properly adhere to them. That’s why it’s important to remove as much of the latex product as possible. Acrylic latex paint is an acrylic finish, but it won't soften when you spray lacquer on it. To all who are interested, Why spray laquer paint over anything anymore. Just put a little on a cloth and rub it into the surface. Solvent based will act like paint stripper over latex paint. Varnish can be used to protect, preserve, and enhance paint. Trying to repair and re-lacquer them is really not an option. One other issue I had was with latex it was real easy to get a fingerprint in it because it stays tacky for so long then clear over it, and find it later. Instead, the lacquer remains on the paint as a surface coating. Can you lacquer over acrylic paint? There must not be any humidity when spraying it. Contact WOODWEB for more information on initiating a survey. I went with black lacquer primer and then black lacquer before the precat. Private response requests are appropriate at WOODWEB's Exchanges and Job Opportunities and Services. Most professionals agree that water-based varnish is the best product to use over paint. That is the safest method. The underlying finish or wood species can affect the final color of light paint. Enter the correct numbers into the field below: A personal "member history" that displays your posts at WOODWEB, Your forms at WOODWEB will be filled in automatically. Lacquer works fine over latex paint...just be sure you use the flat version...not gloss, gloss will create a harder surface that the lacquer can crack over, i have done it for years and never an issue, and use the paint basically as you have, as a stain, to understand , latex paint and waterbased stains are about one in the same, apply a thinned coat, let it dry ,scuff sand it with about 320 to deburr … When you spray lacquer over a solvent-based acrylic finish, they combine to form a hybrid film, even if the acrylic is pigmented to form a paint. I have also opened a paint store and I carry all Pratt and Lambert products. If so, sand just that spot and spray a coat of lacquer over it. I used to do this for the reasons you have, now I only use lacquer. The only exceptions are the. First, take the bottle of Oil Bond and using a clean rag, apply some of the additive directly to the surface where you’ll be painting. Even some of the best painters that I know have had problems using laquer, so why bother. The other way around is ok, though. Yes, you absolutely can paint over varnish with latex -- provided you properly prepare the surface first. I recently did a distressed paint finish where the piece was stained, painted with a flat paint, rubbed through, thin coat of lacquer, glazes, then another coat of lacquer. Responses that initiate or support inappropriate and off-topic discussion of general politics detract from the professional woodworking focus of WOODWEB, and will be removed. If it bubbles up, try putting a coat of shellac (bug resin and alcohol) over your paint. 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