Additionally shellac isn t typically a coating for floors.
Shellac over painted floor.
Painting over varnish is a great way to modernize and revive old furniture.
This product can actually be used on wooden floors.
It takes longer to dry and it doesn t dry as hard.
Most professionals agree that water based varnish is the best product to use over paint.
Water based oil modified polyurethane is a relatively new product that combines the durability of an oil base with the cleanup of a water base.
It does require a few steps to ensure that the paint adheres to the surface.
Use denatured alcohol to thin and clean.
Painting a wood or concrete floor can be a complicated process that involves floor filler sandpaper and several coats of paint.
Many floor finishers believe that this is the most beautiful floor finish in the world.
May break down over time.
With the proper preparation you can make an old piece look new again.
You ll need sandpaper or deglosser primer and paint.
A third issue is shelf life.
Sand the floor with 120 to 200 grit paper and remove all dust.
Once shellac is dissolved in alcohol it begins deteriorating more rapidly in hot temperatures.
Not recommended for wood that will be exposed to moisture.
Provides a hard finish that dries quickly.
Quick drying sealers to put over painted floors.
It s what i used when i painted my tile floor and the ikea trofast drawer units and it s held up amazingly well.
Zinsser b i n primer is a shellac based primer that will stop tannin bleed in its tracks.
So once it s done.
Apply 2 to 3 coats of paste wax and buff between coats to a deep gloss.
After the shellac has deteriorated a few years in the can the finish you apply over it may wrinkle.
Varnish can be used to protect preserve and enhance paint.
Apply the shellac at container consistency and let dry for 2 hours.
With all the modern advances in coatings polyurethane shellac urethane or varnish some confusion about formula is to be expected.
It also can go over oil based finishes and can be applied using synthetic bristle brushes a foam roller or a rag as can other water based polyurethanes.
Using wax over a shellac finish.
May be used as a sealer and stain killer on drywall cured plaster and new wood.