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Clear top coat for paint projects

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Weightloss12 · 12/08/2025 17:07

Hello, I’m looking for a little bit of guidance, I’m making a Ben and holly dolls house for my daughter. She’s autistic and it will most likely go through it quite a bit once she gets it 😄 Does anyone know of any good top coats that are going to protect the paint work, preferably once I can wipe down and it won’t take the paint along with it, I’ve spent hours on this project and have hours/ weeks worth of work to still go into it, I want it be beautiful for as long as possible

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MiddlingMarch · 12/08/2025 17:13

Clear varnish? Many layers of PVA glue?

Sounds lovely, I hope you can find a way to protect it so she enjoys it for a long time.

Weightloss12 · 12/08/2025 17:15

I’ve used a clear varnish on some parts already but it just seems like it’s not gonna hold up, I don’t know maybe a few coats, I hadn’t thought it of p a glue Thankyou! I saw one called rock top or something like that.

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Beachtastic · 12/08/2025 18:37

This stuff is a bit pricey but a little goes a very long way, and you can choose what finish you want (satin/matt/gloss):

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=polyvine+decorators+varnish&crid=2XD56CEW758N1&sprefix=polyvine+decorators+varnish%2Caps%2C80&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

bumblebee1000 · 12/08/2025 19:00

Bona acrylic floor sealer is good, i use it on furniture i painted, pva might come off if you scrub it !

Weightloss12 · 12/08/2025 21:03

Thankyou both!

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