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I have just painted an old buffet (looks great), but I want to keep the flat black finish and am not sure what polyurethane or polyacrylic will give me a flat finish; or should I use something else? Thanks
Hi Sheri
Nice to hear from you.
If my memory serves me (it doesn't always LOL), you can get a water based poly in a matte finish. Ask at the paint store.
I know we used a matte poly on folk art projects and it was purchased in a quart can.
But I would stick with a water based poly.
You are right in thinking to apply something over the flat black paint as flat black does not stand up well.
Good question
Regards
Eileen
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Eileen Cronk
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Hi..I can answer most questions about the repairing,stripping and refinishing of all your old furniture and wood items(the things we call antiques)I can give advice about what to buy/avoid at auctions/flea markets. I do not give appraisals on antiques.
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I have been refinishing antiques for the past 30yrs. While I have taken several courses over the years,I have found that "hands on" learning is the best teacher. Perhaps I can help you avoid some of the mistakes I made while learning.
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