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Expert: - 5/12/2009


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I have recently sanded my old wood dresser drawers and painted them with a flat paint and added new hardware.  They look like new although since it is a flat paint they mark up easliy and get dusty easily.  What can I add to the flat paint that will give it a little shine and protection.  Something that will just take one coat.

Sincerely,
Angelica

Answer
Hi Angelica
Nice to hear from you.
As you are finding out, flat black is not a great paint for this particular piece of furniture.
Get a clear sealer and apply one coat over the top of the black.
My choice would be Minwax water based poly in a satin sheen.
It will look lovely.
Great question
Regards
Eileen

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