How to Increase the Sheen on Enamel Paint
Enamel paint comes in a variety of finishes, ranging from flat to high-gloss. High-gloss enamel paint is a good choice for heavily trafficked areas because it is durable and easy to clean. If you used flat or eggshell enamel paint on a surface, and you want to upgrade the finish to a glossy sheen, there's no need to risk a color mismatch by applying brand new glossy paint. You can keep your existing enamel color and apply clear polyurethane glaze to increase the sheen.
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Things You'll Need
- Dish soap
- Water
- Rag
- Towel
- Painter's masking tape
- Polyurethane
- Foam brush
- Foam roller
Instructions
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Wash the enamel paint surface with dish soap, water and a rag. If you apply gloss over a dirty surface, these ugly dirt spots will be forever trapped underneath the glossy finish.
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Dry the surface with a clean towel.
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Tape any adjacent items with painter's masking tape.
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Paint the enamel surface using semi-gloss or high-gloss polyurethane. This clear finish tends to show brush marks, but use of a foam brush will limit these blemishes. For larger surfaces, use a foam roller to avoid roller nap marks.
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Remove the painter's tape after the glossy coat has dried for at least 24 hours.
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References
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