can you apply varnish over house paint ?

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Aaron asked:


decorative country sign, used acrylic paint for a stencil disign on a house paint base (on wooden board), to preserve the stenciled portion can i overcoat the entire thing with varnish? Would it hold up outside at all or only for inside useage? Tanks.

Lucille
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  • 5 Responses to “can you apply varnish over house paint ?”

    1. FrostvournE Says:

      Of Course Yes You May,It Will Polished It There’s Nothing To Worry Dude .Good Luck!

    2. .monk Says:

      use clear urethane varnish is less compatible with other finishes

    3. Amy Beware Says:

      An oilbase undercoat it eventually bubbles if you can but know that you can but know that you.
      An oilbase undercoat it eventually bubbles if you dont.

    4. bmcbrewer Says:

      Acrylics are harder and last longer than oil based paint. No need to cover it, especially with varnish.

    5. blb Says:

      Use a marine varnish which is for outdoor use. It holds up well. I would use a spray varnish.