Polyvine Decorators Varnish - Water Resistant Clear Varnish with UV Protection - Seals and Protects Emulsion Paint, Wallpaper, Interior Wood, Furniture, Plaster & Fabric - Dead Flat Finish, 1 Litre

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I have bought satin wax flat Polyvine by mistake. It says its for mdf etc. Can I use it on my wallpaper? Would you recommend the Polyvine Decorators Varnish in Satin or Gloss or Polyvine Lacquer? I still want the areas to be white and not have any yellowing effect. Thanks for your assistance

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Only 1 thin coat is needed, however, if it is going to be in a high traffic area, I would apply 2 coats of Polyvine allowing each coat to dry thoroughly.I am looking for a product to provide a clear varnished effect over wooden surfaces painted in white. Ideally I want to provide extra sheen on my stair rails, stair banister and interior doors that have been painted using white gloss paint, a water based gloss paint. Heat resisting varnish, not sure there is such a thing. Up to normal high temperatures (think the hottest radiator) water borne paints will perform fine. Acrylic varnish like a Polyvine would not yellow which is probably an advantage to protect the integrity of your artwork. Hi I’m wanting to use wallpaper in my bathroom. Do you do a waterproof varnish or only water resistant? I only use Polyvine paints to create my Antique Gold and Antique Silver finishes, and I have tried out various other varnishes and found them all to be easy to apply with a nice finish. Most products come in Gloss, Satin or Flat option. In the nitty gritty spec sheet for Polyvine Dec Varnish, heat resistance isn’t mentioned as a property. I would conclude that it is as heat resistant as it would need to be for painted walls in normal use, but not suitable for direct heat or on metal where heat resistant paints seem to have to be able to cope with 750F.

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How do you ensure your wallpaper will withstand anything life throws at it? Just coat your wallpaper with Polyvine Decorators Varnish, now sold here at Sian Zeng, and you’re good to go. Chic Mouldings first let this secret Polyvine weapon out in our eBook, now it seems the Shabby Chic world has gone mad for it, but there’s still some confusion over which ones to use. The 2 featured are the ones I have personally used. A few tips and observations about Polyvine: If you have matt emulsion paint and want a tougher finish, then you could consider a tougher decorators varnish (satin or gloss) It will sightly alter the colour even though clear. Just apply with a paintbrush or small roller when the paint on your project is thoroughly dry. And the best part, your brushes will just wash out in water! I’ve been using Polyvine varnishes for years over specialist wall and furniture finishes and find it an great product. It works equally well over oil and acrylic glazes and is a doddle to apply.

There are alternative ways to achieve a bit of translucent colour and protection on heavy traffic timber. eg tint Tikkurila Kiva lacquer. or tint Patina with oil stainer. Question im thinking of putting (please don’t larf to load) wallpaper pictures on the out side of my van. What can I youse to protect it from mother nature and the outside elements. Kind regards Rob. . The basic idea is that you protect a less durable emulsion paint with a very durable clear coat. The clear varnish takes the hits, preserving the integrity of the paint underneath. Hi, I’ve just painted a wooden lamp in Little Greene Intelligent (acrylic) Eggshell. Given it’s a light colour on an item of furniture that’s likely to get a lot of touching from usage, I’m considering applying a coat or two of Polyvine Decorators Varnish. What would people recommend to keep the finish looking as close to the original LG eggshell sheen as possible – the Polyvine Dead Flat or Satin varnish?

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In practice, I painted a patch in the middle of a wall of acrylic matt (3% sheen). The dead flat varnished section dried in a few minutes – discernibly darker, and with a sheen. Polyvine Decorators Varnish can be applied by synthetic bristle brush or spray applicator. Rollers are not recommended as stippling may occur. The only problem I’ve had with the paint so far is that it’s washing off when I’ve been a bit flamboyant at the cooker! So I just want something to seal the paint really. According to Polyvine, whose products have so far always done what they said on the tin, their dead flat decorators varnish should dry to a non-reflective finish over emulsion paints. Therefore in theory, low sheen chalky paints such as Little Greene acrylic matt should stay flat matt but be more wipeable – ideal in high traffic areas: to protect behind a sink area, or a small area of wall at the bottom of the stairs in a house populated by delightful but grubby-fingered children.Always do a test area before starting any project to assess product suitability and final finish. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the container at all times. This product is not suitable for exterior bare timber or vinyl wall covering. The Polyvine wax varnish doesn’t seem to be the right product for chalk paint. It isn’t the decorators varnish referred to. Dead Flat decorator varnish is colourless, but it does make a colour look water wet, if that makes sense. You can also use Polyvine’s clear varnishes to make your own DIY metal powder paint which is a great way to create a patina. Full instructions here. Polyvine Dead Flat Matt Decorators Finish

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If you’ve been searching for the perfect finish for your craft and furniture up-cycle projects, consider Polyvine products. There are so many out there, and quality and price varies, but I think Polyvine is one of the best sealers for Chalk Paint out there. And of course, they are perfect for many other applications too. The Polyvine decorator varnish range is suitable for wallpaper that doesn’t have a coating on it already. You should always try a sample area out of sight first.Just wondering if you ever got to the bottom of this? I’m a complete novice when it comes to painting furniture and I just painted my first two chairs with a lovely burgundy Annie Sloan chalk paint. Only problem I have now is that I really want to maintain that chalky, dead flat look whilst still protecting the paint. Any thoughts? As wallpaper experts, you’d think we have some magical, overly-complicated technique as our answer. But really, the answer is simple: to make your wallpaper last, we recommend Polyvine Decorators Varnish. Can I sand and paint over decorators varnish? I am worried that once applied reprinting might be very difficult maybe needing paint stripper to remove it. One of the most frequently asked questions we get here at Sian Zeng is, “How can I make sure my wallpaper lasts?” This varnish dries to a natural finish which gives no reflections and is tough enough for most situations. Ideal for the protection of floors and areas requiring a durable finish while retaining the original natural look. The fastest cure enabling the floor to be used within 16 hours. Can be used over our heavy duty floor varnish to combine heavy use with a shine free surface.