Top Coating Canvas

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Top Coating Canvas

Postby RJ Howell » Sun Sep 15, 2019 3:20 pm

I've reached that point of getting color and texture I'm very happy with. Now I'd like to seal it further. Without adding color.

Will drop by SW again and have a chat about a clear water based sealant. Figured I'd ask you folks as well.

What do you use as a top coat sealer or maintenance sealer that's clear. :thinking:

I'll also ask how important it is to have a sheen? I'd really like to go flat. I have a semi right now and don't like it shining in the sun..
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Re: Top Coating Canvas

Postby pchast » Sun Sep 15, 2019 8:35 pm

Why sealer if you have a couple of coats of exterior paint?
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Re: Top Coating Canvas

Postby RJ Howell » Mon Sep 16, 2019 6:04 am

pchast wrote:Why sealer if you have a couple of coats of exterior paint?


As I said, I like where the color is. I textured my canvas, to add another coat means dong the blending again.
I'd also like to get anther coat of protection on there.
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Re: Top Coating Canvas

Postby pchast » Mon Sep 16, 2019 9:04 pm

Makes sense...... Thanks.
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Re: Top Coating Canvas

Postby GPW » Thu Sep 19, 2019 6:42 am

On big outdoor carved ( over the gate ) signs we made for a Ranch , we covered all in a UV proof clear coating , made for that purpose … it was pricy , but went far over a finished surface and really worked for years to prevent fading and sun damage … :thumbsup:
That was years ago ( that’s how we know it worked ) so best check your paint store for newer products ..
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