Is varnish a sealer?
What is sealer? Sealer is combination of resins and oils, but with a lower viscosity than varnish, which means that sealer actually penetrates into the wood itself to nourish and protect from within – rather than on top.Click to see full answer. Herein, can you varnish over sealer?Some polyurethanes can be thinned with a specific…
What is sealer? Sealer is combination of resins and oils, but with a lower viscosity than varnish, which means that sealer actually penetrates into the wood itself to nourish and protect from within – rather than on top.Click to see full answer. Herein, can you varnish over sealer?Some polyurethanes can be thinned with a specific thinner; with these varnishes, the manufacturer may recommend thin varnish coats as sealers. Some polyurethanes do not require sealers. If you must seal stain or filler before polyurethane is applied, make sure the sealer is compatible with the varnish.Likewise, is varnish toxic to breathe? The resins and solvents used in varnish are toxic if ingested. The solvents in varnish are extremely pungent, and the fumes can cause drowsiness, headaches, skin irritation and dizziness. At high concentrations, a person may become unconscious, suffer respiratory distress and may even develop pulmonary edema. Also asked, what is the difference between varnish and polyurethane? While polyurethane is water- or oil-based plastic resin, varnish is older and made from resins, oils, and solvents. Because of the higher ratio of solids, varnish is less susceptible to ultraviolet light damage. This finish gives a more tinted color when applied and requires more coats than polyurethane.Can you varnish over Thompson’s Water Seal?Thompson’s Waterseal with stain is a protective finish for exterior wood. I’ve used a marine spar varnish on stained wood on my stained wood porch posts and railing and it held up very well but that varnish was NOT applied over Thompsons, a product which should provide all the moisture protection you need.
