What does dead flat varnish mean?

Dead flat is a coating or paint with absolutely no gloss or sheen. A dead flat paint hides lapping marks and roller directional pattern (as well as other application imperfections) better than a standard flat paint.

Is Polyvine decorators varnish water-based?

Polyvine Decorators Varnish is a water-based coating for use on a variety of decorative surfaces. Ideal for applying over emulsion paints, wallcoverings, fabric and plaster where it protects against scuffs and stains.

Can you paint over Polyvine varnish?

Polyvine dead flat decorators varnish According to Polyvine, whose products have so far always done what they said on the tin, their dead flat decorators varnish should dry to a non-reflective finish over emulsion paints.

Is Polyvine decorators varnish heat resistant?

available finishes Gloss for a shiny finish, satin for depth and a soft sheen, dead flat for a completely shine free surface Water-resistant, stain resistant, heat resistant, and vapour permeable.

What kind of Floor Varnish does polyvine use?

At Polyvine, we have the solution. The Polyvine Heavy Duty Floor Varnish is an ultra hard, high quality coating with a satin or dead flat finish that dries to a crystal clear film with extremely good sanding properties allowing a very high quality of finish.

How long does it take for polyvine varnish to dry?

It goes on as a white liquid, and then dries clear in about 15 minutes. Recoat time is 2 – 4 hours. Apply by brush or spray. Rollermay not be a good idea (see my experience with dead flat below). I have used the satin finish to protect handles / knobs painted with matt emulsion from sample pots. I wipe it on with the velour taken from a paint pad.

What kind of finish does polyvine dead flat decorators use?

Assume makes an ass out of you and me! According to Polyvine, whose products have so far always done what they said on the tin, their dead flat decorators varnish should dry to a non-reflective finish over emulsion paints.

What’s the best way to apply polyvine finish?

Apply sparingly, brush out well using a good quality brush, following the direction of the grain. Apply the first coat and allow to dry. clear varnish – apply a second coat. coloured varnish – for a deeper shade apply a second coat. If the shade required is correct after the first coat, apply a coat of clear.