varnish laquer over satin painted wood work

[xriss55]

hi i was wondering all whats the best varnish for going over fresh painted wood work that has been finished in satin,wood being arcitraves old wooden shutters doors basically everything thats wood within thew the flat...is this a commonly used technique for creating a deep looking finish and dura/wipeability...please advise...and thanks all out there ps thoughts perhaps about using "dulux trade dimond glaze" (sating finish) for this,,,,thanks

 

[Robbie uk]

If the surface has been painted with Gloss, Satin, etc this is a finish in itself and as such does not require a varnish / laquer over it. With white painted woodwork varnish over the top gives it a yellow cast and will not give it any benfits. Varnish or laquer is just the same as a satin finish or gloss and doesnt contain any more protective properties than any other finish.