Now, soak the cloth in nail polish. This is because nail polish has acetone which takes off paint easily. You may also use washing powder or agents to take off the paint. Keep this soaked for like 20 minutes.
High-quality sealer for acrylic paint on wood
Rainguard Wet Look High Gloss is a silicone acrylic water sealer that restores surface color and beautifies with a clear high gloss, “wet look” finish. It delivers professional quality protection for the homeowner that is both water repellent and wear resistant and yet easy to apply and safe to use. It also resists the growth of mold and mildew on the surface and helps makes stains easier to clean. Wet Look is designed for a wide range of home projects focused on protecting your investment and enhancing the beauty. It is not designed for use on horizontal surfaces subject to vehicular traffic.
Where is Wet Look used?
- Homeowner projects: Decks, patios, porches, walkways, fences
Why Wet Look Sealer?
- Beautiful high gloss water and stain resistant protection
- Mold and mildew resistant
- For use on vertical or horizontal surfaces which can be painted/stained or unpainted/unstained
- Micro-Lok technology provides a tough, durable, long lasting sealer
- Non-yellowing, resists UV damage for superior outdoor performance
- Easy application
- Water based for easy soap & water clean up
- Eco-Friendly – Low VOC, low odor, safe to use
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
| COVERAGE RATE | SQUARE FEET/GALLON |
|---|---|
| Porous Surfaces | 60 – 100 |
| Dense Surfaces | 100 – 150 |
| Stucco/EIFS | 150 – 200 |
| Wood | 175 – 200 |
| Painted Surfaces | 400 |
| CONDITIONS PRIOR TO APPLICATION | |
|---|---|
| Temperature (surface|air) | 40F to 90F (4.4C to 35C) and at least 5F above dew point |
| Moisture of substrate | Less than 15% |
| Humidity | Less than 70% |
| Rain | No rain 48 hrs prior to, 48 hrs after application |
| Cure time for newly poured concrete | 10 days |
| Application method | Use low pressure hand pump or garden sprayer, roller for smaller areas |
FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE APPLICATION STEPS
Porous Vertical Surfaces
WET LOOK is supplied ready to use. DO NOT THIN. Mix thoroughly prior to use. Avoid application in windy weather. In hot weather, lightly dampen surfaces with clean fresh water to avoid premature or flash drying. Most effective application method is with a hand pump garden sprayer or airless sprayer. For smaller areas roller can be used. Make sure not to leave any puddled areas on horizontal surfaces.
Start first coat application at the top of the wall. Apply flood coat with a 6î-8î rundown and back-roll material into surface voids. Apply second coat when the first coat is dry.
Vertical Concrete Surfaces
Material may be applied as soon as the forms are removed. Surfaces shall be clean and free of form oils and release agents. Start first coat application at the top of the wall. Apply saturation coat and back-roll materials. Apply second coat when the first coat is dry.
Horizontal Concrete Surfaces
Apply 2 saturation coats to damp concrete to assist the curing and hardening process. Apply 1 saturation coat to existing concrete surfaces to dust proof surfaces. Remove
excess standing or ponding materials with a roller. Gloss will increase with the application of additional coats.
Brick
Apply 1 saturation coat with run-down and back-roll material. Apply second saturation coat when the first coat is dry.
Stucco/Plaster
May be applied to stucco or plaster during the curing process or when fully cured. Apply 1 saturation coat and backroll materials. Apply second coat when the first coat is dry.
Chalked Surfaces
Apply 1 coat to chalked surfaces. Allow material to dry and check surface for chalking. Apply a second coat to surfaces as needed to control remaining surface chalk.
Wood
Surfaces shall be clean and bare. Pre-treat knots with a small amount of material. Apply a minimum of 2 saturation coats to wood surfaces. Apply second coat when the first coat is dry.
Masonry and Concrete
All surfaces to be coated shall be structurally sound, clean and dry free of laitance, accumulated dirt and grime, efflorescence, lime run, form oils and release agents, grease, mud, excess mortar and mold and mildew, etc. Remove loose and peeling paint, excessive chalk and other contaminants from surfaces. Dry brushing is the preferred method for cleaning surfaces prior to material application. However, chemical, mechanical, abrasive or high-pressure water blasting may be used. Allow wet cleaned surfaces to dry for 2-3 days before application of materials.
EFIS and Other surfaces
Surfaces shall be structurally sound, clean and dry. Clean EFIS surfaces following manufacturerís recommendations.
PRECAUTIONS & LIMITATIONS
1. All surfaces to be coated should be clean of any dirt and grime, efflorescence, lime run, form oils and release agents, grease, mud, excess mortar, and mold and mildew, etc.
2. All cracks should be pointed or caulked. All voids, bee holes, masonry surface defects and openings such as conduits, pipes, drains, door frames, vents, air conditioner openings, electrical openings, control joints, or any dissimilar materials should be repaired using urethane or other approved patching.
STORAGE
Store materials in a well-protected area between 45° and 90°F. Avoid freezing temperatures, direct sunlight, and moisture. Keep away from heat sources.
Properties of Acrylic Paint on Different Surfaces
Acrylic paint can change its properties on different surfaces. While you’ll get a smooth finish on a surface with tiny fibers, glass-type surfaces will give you a hard time with temperature transition. Through this section, you’ll learn all the ins and outs of it.
| Surface | Is Acrylic Paint Permanent On It? |
| Cloth | Yes |
| Wood | Yes |
| Plastic | No |
| Glass | Yes |
| Canvas | Yes |
| Metal | Yes |
| Leather | Yes |
| Skin | No |
| Concrete | Yes |
| Paper | No |
Cloth
If you apply or accidentally spill acrylic paint on your cloth, you’re going to wonder, is acrylic paint permanent on fabric? Well, no, it’s not going to be permanent.
However, it would put a stain on it for the time being. But whenever you take necessary steps (like using denatured alcohol) the paint will come off.
So, acrylic paint on cloth is usually temporary. In case you want to make it permanent, use a sealer. Also, you may use a fabric medium with acrylic paint. This would allow this acrylic paint to stay on the cloth for a long time.
Wood
In general, acrylic paint on wood is permanent if you properly seal a painted surface. And, preparing the surface before painting will also help the paint last long. So, make sure you don’t skip cleaning, sanding, and priming before painting a wooden surface using acrylic paint. Also, make sure you don’t mix acrylic paint and oil paint as they don’t blend together.
Glass
Well, acrylic paint on glass is something pretty common. Glass surfaces are slick, which does not let the paint settle down on them.
That means acrylic paint is not permanent on glass.
But, there are ways to let acrylic paint last long on glass surfaces; the baking method for curing painted glasses is one of the most popular ways to do so. For this, you have to:
- Make sure all paint-layers on the surface are dried for at least 24 hours.
- Place the painted glass in the oven (the oven must be cool when you do this because a hot oven might cause the glass to break).
- Set your oven at 350℉ and let the object heat.
- Make sure you don’t heat this for more than 30 minutes.
- Let the glass cool down for at least 3 days before handling it to allow the paint to cure and adhere properly to the surface.
Metal
Acrylic paint is usually permanent on metals if you can prepare the surface in the right way. Clean the metal first (don’t forget to degrease it using some mineral spirits), prime the surface, and then apply the paint.
Sealing isn’t a must but it will help the paint to withstand things like UV damage, heat, moisture, and abrasion so the paint lasts longer.
Plastic
For being non-porous, plastic is quite hard to paint on and make the paint last long on it. Acrylic paint won’t be permanent on a plastic surface unless you prepare the surface first.
So, to make acrylic paint permanent on plastic, you need to sand the surface first. Then you must apply primer to the plastic before applying the paint. Lastly, apply a topcoat or sealer to boost the longevity of the paint.
So, this is how acrylic paint behaves on different materials. As you can see, acrylic paint is versatile enough and the fun thing is, you can create different colours with the paint. For example, you can make different shades of yellow colour with acrylic paint!
How to Seal Acrylic Paint for Making It Permanent?
Sealing acrylic paint to make it permanent is nothing hard. But you need to follow the steps accordingly for the best result. So, here we have covered how you can seal acrylic paint properly.
Step 1: Apply Varnish Sealer
First, you need to apply the paint and dry it up completely. Now, you need to coat the surface with varnish sealer which you can get at the store you bought acrylic paint from.
So, apply the varnish sealer and let it dry completely.
Step 2: Apply The Sealer To The Opposite Direction
Now, apply the sealer once again but to the other direction of the first coat. Finally, you have to dry up the varnish sealer completely to make the paint permanent.
So, this is how you can seal acrylic paint to make it permanent.
Are Acrylic Paint Markers Permanent?
Yes, acrylic paint markers are permanent as long as you paint on absorbent surfaces. Painting with acrylic paint markers on shiny or non-absorbent surfaces like metal, ceramic, mirror, and glass might not give you a permanent solution.
The paint takes longer to dry on non-absorbent surfaces as well as crack or peel over time.
