I have a painted white newel post. Unfortunately, due to an active family with 2 young kids, the corners on the cap are getting nicked. There are some scratches too. They are all at the kids’ hand height.
The paint was Zinsser 123 latex primer, 2 coats and sanded. The topcoat is 2 coats of Behr semigloss white. I’ve sinced switched to Sherwin Williams Superpaint as my paint of choice.
I want a more durable finish.
– Will Sherwin Williams superpaint be more durable?
– Is there a more suitable, i.e. durable paint?
– Can I put 1-2 coats of Minwax water-based poly over it to strengthen it?
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I have had great results with the MixWax water-based Acrylic sealer over painted surfaces. I coat all heavy-wear surfaces with it. I have 4 kids, and it has really stood up.
Edited 10/30/2005 8:46 pm ET by TTF
Superpaint is good. Duration interior even better, but spendy
Polycrylic over latex = AOK, but even though it's clear, it does change the look of paints. Deepens colors. So if you're white, you probably stay white, but like a "stonewashed" denim color might quit looking so washed.
And you didn't ask, but
Polycrylic sprays like a dream on days where you'd be a fool to spray anything else. Like 45 degrees, rainy, in the garage. Just glass. Tried spraying it once while it was warm, not so good luck. So one rainy day, just for kicks, wow. The things we learn.
The next time you have a post to paint, and since you're a Sherwin fan now, look into both the ProClassic (all acrylic latex) and the Industrial Enamel if you like oils. I don't like DTM or the run of the mill oil so much, it's just oil, but the higher end IE, thats some nice paint. And it takes abuse.
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I was in my local SW paint store Friday, and interior Duration is on sale for $6 off per gallon. I think the sale ends Monday (last day of the month).
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Good point about spraying polycrylic. I live in Oregon, and we lots of cool wet days. I did spray it one on a 90 degree day, and it dried as it hit the surface and was pretty rough. I ended up hand brushing it.