I am in the process of finishing a project for SWMBO and she has
requested that it be painted :-(
Anyway, I am using Benjamin Moore's Oil-based Satin Impervo product and
am at a bit of a loss to identify a suitable topcoat for it and am
looking for recomendations.
http://www.benjaminmoore.com/wrapper_pg3.asp?L=prod&K=intprods&groupid=23&productid=120#article
The piece will see some normal wear but nothing out of the ordinary.
However, it is quite likely that drinks will be set on it from time to
time. I am looking for something compatable with the oil paint that
will have the following characteristics;
- Somewhat durable
- Satin to semi-gloss lustre.
- Will be relatively clear although I don't mind something that will
age to a nice patina. I would like to stay away from anything that
leaves it with a "plastic" look.
- Can be applied via spraying from a 3-stage HVLP.
- Be somewhat resistant to cold liquids (drinks will sometimes be set
on it).
- Can accept a periodic coat of paste wax.
Can anyone recommend a product that has all (or most) of these
characteristics?
Thanks in advance for your time . . .
Larry
Patriarch, that may very well be the case - I have just never finished
a piece with oil paint before so I was in "head-scratching" mode with
this one. I have finished about 1,000 miles of interior trim with the
paint and never top-coated any of it so I suppose it does make sense
that it would not need one. I just thought that adding a top-coat
would give it a bit of extra protection. Taking it to "11" if you
will. :-)
FWW had an article on finishing with paint a few months ago and if I
recall they hinted around a top-coat but never provided specifics but I
believe they were using latex paint.
Anyone disagree with Patriarch and think one is required?
Thanks for the reply . . .
Larry
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> Patriarch, that may very well be the case - I have just never finished
> a piece with oil paint before so I was in "head-scratching" mode with
> this one. I have finished about 1,000 miles of interior trim with the
> paint and never top-coated any of it so I suppose it does make sense
> that it would not need one. I just thought that adding a top-coat
> would give it a bit of extra protection. Taking it to "11" if you
> will. :-)
>
> FWW had an article on finishing with paint a few months ago and if I
> recall they hinted around a top-coat but never provided specifics but I
> believe they were using latex paint.
>
> Anyone disagree with Patriarch and think one is required?
>
> Thanks for the reply . . .
>
> Larry
if you aren't comfortable with the paint as applied, top coat it with a
second coat of the same paint. really, good oil paint is as durable as
anything you might put on top of it. wax will make it a tad shinier and
a little easier to clean, but won't protect it from wear or dings or
anything like that.
<[email protected]> wrote in message
>
> Anyone disagree with Patriarch and think one is required?
>
> Thanks for the reply . . .
>
> Larry
If you want more durability, put a glass top on it. Easy to clean and drinks
won't mar it.
Paint IS a top coat.
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> Patriarch, that may very well be the case - I have just never finished
> a piece with oil paint before so I was in "head-scratching" mode with
> this one. I have finished about 1,000 miles of interior trim with the
> paint and never top-coated any of it so I suppose it does make sense
> that it would not need one. I just thought that adding a top-coat
> would give it a bit of extra protection. Taking it to "11" if you
> will. :-)
>
> FWW had an article on finishing with paint a few months ago and if I
> recall they hinted around a top-coat but never provided specifics but I
> believe they were using latex paint.
>
> Anyone disagree with Patriarch and think one is required?
>
> Thanks for the reply . . .
>
> Larry
>
[email protected] wrote:
> Anyone disagree with Patriarch and think one is required?
No. The oil paint *is* a "top coat".
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[email protected] wrote in
news:[email protected]:
> I am in the process of finishing a project for SWMBO and she has
> requested that it be painted :-(
>
> Anyway, I am using Benjamin Moore's Oil-based Satin Impervo product
> and am at a bit of a loss to identify a suitable topcoat for it and am
> looking for recomendations.
>
I don't get it. With a quality, oil-based enamel, why should you want or
need a top coat?
This isn't milk paint we're talking about.
Patriarch
[email protected] wrote in news:1122058327.085229.320770
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<snip>
> Taking it to "11" if you will. :-)
>
Nice Spinal Tap reference!
I like Ed's glass top idea. No rubbing out!
Patriarch