The primer coating is designed to cover imperfections in the surface and produce a base coat for paint. You must use neutral color shaded primer, such as white or grey, as they won’t bleed-through and will cover the imperfections and stains on the surface better. You can use the same color shade for primer and … Read more
Chalk paint doesn’t need a primer undercoat if the surface is clean, sanded, and smooth. However, chalk paint needs a primer if the surface has imperfections, is sealed, non-porous, or slick. You need to seal chalk paint for outdoor surfaces as the paint isn’t durable enough to protect the surface from moisture, water, or scratches. … Read more
You can Spray paint grass, but you must use 100% water-based paint or grass (lawn) paint. Don’t use oil-based paint as it can ruin the lawn or cause it to turn yellow because it blocks essential nutrients. Lawn Spray paint sticks over wet grass, but to get the best adhesion possible avoid painting grass before, … Read more
You can spray paint glass surfaces if you sand or apply primer over them to improve the paint penetration or adhesion. Glass is a non-porous surface that doesn’t absorb liquid, so you must sand to create tiny holes (pores) for penetration. To spray paint glass, prep the work area, clean the glass, wet-sand the glass, … Read more
To paint over concrete sealer, sand the finish, apply primer, apply paint, and seal the finish. Paints don’t adhere over concrete sealer as the sealer forms a moisture-resistant layer that prevents paint adhesion. You must either sand the top layer off or remove the entire sealer finish before painting. Do Paints Adhere Over Concrete Sealer? … Read more
You can paint over Limewash paint as the paint is highly breathable (porous) and doesn’t prevent paint penetration. To paint over Limewash paint, clean the surface, sand the finish, apply primer, apply the new paint, and seal the finish. You can’t mix Limewash paint with latex paint as both have different formulas and aren’t compatible. … Read more
You can paint over the lacquer finish with all paint types if you sand or prime the lacquer finish first. To paint over lacquer, find the existing lacquer type, sand the finish, remove the dust, apply primer, and apply paint. You can apply all sealers types over a lacquer finish as sealers are topical finishes … Read more
Polyurethane is a protective coating (or sealer) that creates a moisture-resistant barrier over surfaces. Epoxy paint creates a hard (or rigid) layer over floor surfaces and protects them from heavy foot traffic or heavy weights. Polyurethane is more flexible, durable for exterior surfaces, and has more sheen finish types than Epoxy paint. Epoxy paint dries … Read more
Polyurethane is a protective sealer that forms a moisture-resistant layer over surfaces. Spar urethane is a protective sealer used for exterior surfaces that are exposed to high water amounts, such as boat vessels. Polyurethane is easier to apply, has fewer oils on its formula, and costs less than spar urethane. Spar urethane is more durable, … Read more
Polyurethane is a plastic-like finish that protects surfaces from moisture, water, and weather elements. Varnish is a sealer that enhances the surface appearance and offers protection. Polyurethane is more durable, cheaper, and easier to clean, maintain, and apply than varnish. Varnish has a more traditional formula, is more flexible, more UV-resistant, and retains its clear … Read more