Benefit of varnish over satin wood

Discussion in 'Painters' Talk' started by richhand, May 6, 2017.

  1. richhand

    richhand Member

    I've painted all the timber work of a property in water based satin and wondering whether varnishing (water based) over the banister makes sense to add protection. Does anyone recommend this?
     
    richhand, May 6, 2017
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  2. CGN

    CGN Screwfix Select

    It will go grubby over time. The varnish may help prolong the grime, but you'll still get a build up of scum unless you wipe it down occasionally.
     
    CGN, May 6, 2017
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  3. richhand

    richhand Member

    that's the thing, just to prolong it because of grubby students
     
    richhand, May 7, 2017
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  4. CGN

    CGN Screwfix Select

    I have the same problem in rental properties. I'd gloss the hand rail personally...in fact it's generally better to gloss woodwork in house shares as it soon gets grubby.
     
    CGN, May 7, 2017
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  5. richhand

    richhand Member

    This is the first time i've not glossed such a property, it will be interesting to see how it ages
     
    richhand, May 7, 2017
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  6. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    Water based Satin will last well but it will look grubby quicker compared to a gloss finish.
     
    Astramax, May 7, 2017
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