Zinsser b i n primer is a shellac based primer that will stop tannin bleed in its tracks.
Shellac over painted floor.
Use denatured alcohol to thin and clean.
Not recommended for wood that will be exposed to moisture.
Sand the floor with 120 to 200 grit paper and remove all dust.
Laminate flooring as a substrate is man made so placing a clear coat over it is usually a poor choice since most laminate floor planks have a high density aluminum oxide as a final coating which makes it very difficult for the polyurethane or any coating for that.
So once it s done.
Additionally shellac isn t typically a coating for floors.
It does require a few steps to ensure that the paint adheres to the surface.
This product can actually be used on wooden floors.
With all the modern advances in coatings polyurethane shellac urethane or varnish some confusion about formula is to be expected.
It takes longer to dry and it doesn t dry as hard.
Painting a wood or concrete floor can be a complicated process that involves floor filler sandpaper and several coats of paint.
A third issue is shelf life.
After the shellac has deteriorated a few years in the can the finish you apply over it may wrinkle.
Most professionals agree that water based varnish is the best product to use over paint.
Varnish can be used to protect preserve and enhance paint.
May break down over time.
Ideal for furniture and floors.
With the proper preparation you can make an old piece look new again.
Quick drying sealers to put over painted floors.
You ll need sandpaper or deglosser primer and paint.
Using wax over a shellac finish.
It s what i used when i painted my tile floor and the ikea trofast drawer units and it s held up amazingly well.
Once shellac is dissolved in alcohol it begins deteriorating more rapidly in hot temperatures.
Apply the shellac at container consistency and let dry for 2 hours.
May be used as a sealer and stain killer on drywall cured plaster and new wood.
Apply 2 to 3 coats of paste wax and buff between coats to a deep gloss.
Many floor finishers believe that this is the most beautiful floor finish in the world.
Painting over varnish is a great way to modernize and revive old furniture.
That clear coat makes painting over polyurethane or varnish impossible unless you follow these three simple tips.