'sealing' emulsion..

[ellal]

I'm going to paint some shelves the same colour as a wall, which is matt emulsion.

What is best to use as a clear coating which will give the shelf a more durable surface? I've used clear varnish in a similar situation previously, but that yellowed.

 

[joe-90]

Mix water-based clear varnish with it.

 

[ellal]

cheers

Is that better than over-coating?

 

[joe-90]

It works for me. Done it loads of times.

 

[54aardvark]

Why not get a suitable hard wearing paint made up to match the emulsion? (Personally I like eggeshell), if you go to Leyland/Dulux Trade centre/Crown trade - they all have colour match systems and will be able to make up an exact match for you.