Help needed. Can I seal/protect matt emulsion on wood?

[Stevelynx]

Hi

I have a small wooden cupboard in my living room where the fuse box is. I would like to paint it the same colour as my walls with my MATT emulsion. I know this is technically a no go as matt paint doesn't have the same protective qualities as gloss. But, would I be able to seal the paint with pva afterwards too provide a similar quality to gloss?

Thanks in advance

Steve

 

[misterhelpful]

Don't use PVA as when it comes to repainting at a later date it will give you problems with adhesion.

Use Polyvine Decorators Varnish, which is much better suited to the task. It's available in various finishes and in smaller bottles (500ml) than in this link.

http://www.decoratingdirect.co.uk/viewprod/h/HUMPDV/

 

[Stevelynx]

Thanks misterhelpful.

That makes sense with the repainting issue with using pva as the top layer... And I would imagine could be a rather untidy finish. I had a pot laying around and thought it might be useful for this task.

I'll get a clear pot of the varnish you suggested

Appreciate the help!

Cheers

Steve

 

[oldgreymouse]

Would like to agree with misterhelpful.
Back last year I had a client who wanted me to wallpaper a long bathroom wall with a picture of a seascape they found in the USA, with some Farrow & Ball matt paint on the other 3 walls.
To seal over the picture and walls, I used the Polyvine varnish in a matt finish to cover everything. Worked a treat. Was back with the client a week ago and all still looks ok.