Did you know you can apply polyacrylic clear sealer using a paint sprayer? Yes! There are some projects that require a sealer or a polyacrylic clear coat for protection and I always hate using a paint brush because of the brush marks. Spraying polyacrylic is so easy to do. If you have ever asked the question "Can I apply polyacrylic with a paint sprayer? I have the answer for you.
Apply Polycrylic Clear Sealer Using A Paint Sprayer
I finally finished the pink piece I started earlier this month and I used the easy paint sprayer method to seal the paint. This is my pink beauty with a stenciled chandelier design. Stenciling is a great way to add pizazz to furniture. I don't do the decorative painting because I don't have that skill but I'm a pro at stenciling.
The chest started out like this. Very drab and out of date for sure. I modernized it with plain wood knobs instead of the old pulls.
I decided to use Behr paint in Diva Glam for the makeover. The paint was left over from an earlier project.
As soon as the paint was dry I taped the chandelier stencil to the chest and used black paint to stencil the design. I waited until the black paint was dry then highlighted the stencil with silver metallic paint…..very lightly. Adding the other color to the stencil design keeps the look from being flat.
You may have noticed the hardware in the before photo. I decided to change hardware so I filled holes and drilled holes for the new hardware. I spray painted the knobs a gloss black. The bold pink/fuchsia called for bold color contrast.
Polyacrylic Sealer Application Using Paint Sprayer
After all the painting and stenciling were done I applied a clear polyacrylic sealer. The Diva Glam paint was a flat finish and I wanted the piece to have a lot of shine. This is the first time I used my HomeRight Finish Max Paint Sprayer to apply a clear sealer. It worked like a charm. No brush strokes, no runs.
My sealer choice for this project was Minwax Polyacrylic gloss. I poured the sealer into the paint sprayer and started spraying. There is no need to thin the polyacrylic. I wouldn't even consider it. The sealer is thin to begin with.
I applied two light coats of sealer using the paint sprayer and moved it back and forth with steady even movements starting at the top of the chest and going down to the bottom. I let the first coat dry for an hour before applying the second coat of sealer.
If you are not familiar with your paint sprayer or this is the first time you have used a sprayer I would recommend reading the booklet focusing on how to set the amount of spray coming from the tip. Spray a board or two first or more until you get the flow just right.
The black knobs and stenciled chandelier really pop against the bright pink. I like contrast or either no contrast. Paint the knobs the same color as the furniture or go bold. That's just my preference.
update 2019: See my latest video using a brand new and more powerful HomeRight sprayer below....
Prime And Paint Metal Using A Paint Sprayer
Find my stenciling tricks here..Special Stencil Technique Layering Paint Colors
Prime and paint furniture with a paint sprayer
Prime and paint furniture with a paint sprayer too. See the glider project here....Prime And Paint Metal Furniture Using A Paint Sprayer + Video
See ya’ll tomorrow, Kathy
Author: Kathy Owen (Petticoat Junktion)
Kathy is the founder of PetticoatJunktion.com, a home décor blog focused on repurposing and upcycling furniture, old hardware, rusty stuff, and thrifty finds into unique home décor. Kathy’s projects have been featured on the Home Depot Blog, Plaid Crafts, Behr Designer Series, and in numerous magazines. Read more about Kathy here.
Jamie
Such great tips!! A sprayer can make it so much easier and finished quicker, too! 🙂 Thank you for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty
Debbie
That turned out gorgeous. I gotta get me one of those sprayers. I'm sure it looks better than using a brush. Very clever.
Brenda Young
Kathy, thanks for the info, I wasn't sure of the results I would get using poly acrylic in my sprayer and your article really helped me complete my project! linking your post on my site for the Coral Branch Dresser project for my readers. Love the blog facelift by the way nice job!
Mary Louise
I'm impressed with the beautiful job HomeRight Max achieves. I've been begging my hubby for a sprayer (for the longest) maybe I'll be lucky? One can dream ?
Donna Marie
Would love to win the HomeRight Finish Max as I have lots of projects! I just gave myself the HomeRight Spray Tent for my birthday with the Painter's Pyramids so I'd be ready to go!!! Thanks Kathy
Judy Hall
What a darling dresser! How creative and a great way to use your HomeRight Paint Sprayer. So glad I saw your giveaway, my husband and I were discussing buying a paint sprayer just this afternoon!
Debbie Zupancic
Love the dresser. Would be so cute in any little girl's room. My gds are really into princesses this year. Would love to have a HomeRight Paint Sprayer to do one for them along with several other projects I have lined up.
Christy@Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer
What a cute piece!! I have had the hardest time trying to seal a kitchen table. I hate the brush marks it leaves. This would awesome!!
Marie from The Interior Frugalista
Doesn't the paint sprayer work wonders for clear coat Kathy! I use the HomeRight sprayer to seal all my pieces where I've used polyacrylic or tough coat. Works like a charm!
Love the bright glam girl paint on this piece too. Is this for your granddaughter?
Vanessa
I love the bright pink. The piece turned out great and love the paint sprayer. I would do so much more pieces with that sprayer.
Shelley from Roots North and South
I love that you chose bright pink! All the way around fun project! And I've been eyeing a sprayer. I spend so much time trying sealing all my DIY projects and this seems like it would be quick and look great!
Jamie
I'm trying to enter the giveaway and the link takes me to Amazon to buy the product. Help and thanks
Kathy Owen
Jamie, You enter by clicking the Rafflecopter not the text that says HomeRight Finish Max. Thanks
Linda Bardi
Same here...maybe I misunderstood, were we allowed to enter each day? Wouldn't your entry count change each day? I'm really grateful to have a shot at this, but it leads you to think that you have only entered once.
Rose L.
I did not have to enter any email. I just clicked enter and then when I clicked on the box with 3 lines in it at top right, it showed I had an entry! Viola!
k terry
same problem as tracey, can't get through to the pages needed to register. I get your emails, listed my email with my name and nothing.
thanks much
k terry
Kathy Owen
Hi, I checked the entries and you are entered for the giveaway. If you are already logged in to something,( don't know how they figure that out) then you don't need to enter your email address they already know who you are.
Mary Stewart
I love the dresser and would love to get my hands on that sprayer! Thanks for the chance to win one.
chris aka monkey
woo hoo now thats pink love it and homeright xx
Tracey
I tried to enter for the sprayer... wouldn't permit me to enter my email address. Tried clicking the enter button to see if it would advance the page to where I COULD put in my email... didn't work. Told me to enter again tomorrow. 🙁