JumbleTown Ireland - View Single Post - painting over old varnished wood, any tips please

noni · **Posted: 22-11-2008 , 02:20 PM** #5

I have used ESP as well, you put on with a cloth ,check on the time how long to wait for it to "take" I think its after 4 hours, its a clear fluid, no need to sand after stated time paint 2 coats of eggshell paint.

I have also painted with cream or white emulsion paint and afterwards put
furniture polish over it it gives it a tougher finish, you could try on a spare piece of wood first to see which you prefer.

Hope this helps, happy painting.

	Posted: 22-11-2008 , 02:20 PM #5
noni Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kinsealy/Malahide, Co. Dublin Posts: 478	painting over varnish I have used ESP as well, you put on with a cloth ,check on the time how long to wait for it to "take" I think its after 4 hours, its a clear fluid, no need to sand after stated time paint 2 coats of eggshell paint. I have also painted with cream or white emulsion paint and afterwards put furniture polish over it it gives it a tougher finish, you could try on a spare piece of wood first to see which you prefer. Hope this helps, happy painting.