Enamel paint is an oil-based paint that creates a glossy moisture-resistant finish. Emulsion paint is a water-based paint that creates a dry matte flexible finish. Enamel paint is more durable, has better surface adhesion, and protects surfaces better than emulsion paint. Emulsion paint has a faster dry time, requires less preparation, is more flexible, costs … Read more
Varnish is a protective coating that protects underlying surfaces from moisture, water, and scratches. Wood stain is a finishing coating that enhances the wood appearance and offers low protection levels. Varnish is more durable, is easier to clean and maintain, and offers better wood protection than wood stain. Wood stain dries faster and enhances the … Read more
Latex and acrylic paint are both water-based paints known for their dry time and colorful finish. Latex paint is easier to apply, costs less, and has better surface coverage than acrylic paint. Acrylic paint has better surface adhesion, durability, moisture resistance, and a longer shelf life than latex paint. What is Latex Paint? Latex paint … Read more
Chalk paint and fusion mineral paint have both a water-based formula that is known for its fast dry time and matte finish. Mineral paint has better durability, is easier to apply, adheres better, has better moisture-resistance, is easier to clean, and has a smoother finish than chalk paint. Chalk paint is easier to distress than … Read more
Latex paint is a water-based paint that uses water as its solvent, while enamel paint is an oil-based paint that uses oil as its solvent. The solvent difference makes both paints have different finishes, dry times, and features. Latex paint dries faster, is easier to thin and apply, and has a more colorful finish than … Read more
You can paint over some Flex Seal types, but you can’t paint over some other types. The Flex Seal products you can paint over include Flex Seal Spray, Glue, and Paste. These products aren’t designed to be the final coating, so you can apply paint over them. The Flex-Seal products you can’t paint over include … Read more
Polyurethane is a sealer that protects wood from moisture and water, while shellac is a waxed finish known for its smoothness and color. You can apply polyurethane over shellac if the finish isn’t waxed or sealed before. A polyurethane coating will protect shellac from moisture, water, scratches, and weather elements. To apply polyurethane over shellac, … Read more
The paint does get darker as it dries. The change in color shade is because when the paint is wet, the solvent and other additives make it look lighter, but once the solvent evaporates, the color shade becomes darker. Whether a second paint coating makes the color shade appear darker or lighter depends on the … Read more
Varnish is a transparent finish known to protect, seal, and enhance paint finishes and surfaces. So, can you paint over varnished wood? You can’t paint over varnished wood directly unless you sand the finish or apply paint primer over it. Sanding will remove different parts of the finish while a paint primer will cover the … Read more
A primer is designed to be an undercoat, cover the imperfections in the surface, and provide a smooth finish for the next paint to stick to. Masonry paint does need a primer before it’s applied to increase moisture retention, cover holes, and stick better. The finish won’t stick and will peel off if you apply … Read more