Sealer for interior painted floors?
A few years back, we installed hardwood floors upstairs. I painted them white, (don't be faint, we live by the beach, and I love the look...) When I went to Hdepot to get the porch and floor paint, the sales girl said she had just finished a training class, and recommended a water based sealer for the paint, to help resist scuffs. The paint was Dutch Boy...and I can't believe I can't put my hands on the sealer, because I save Everything. ...and I highly doubt I used it all...
So I'm in the middle of a huge mess right now, I repainted the floors this summer, thinking I wouldn't need to.sand and prime because of all the wear and tear we have caused walking on it all the's years....Wrong! A week later, the paint started to peel in sheets!
So now, I'm done sanding, I plan on priming this time...and H depot doesn't sell Dutch Boy anymore...and of course no one at the store knows anything about using a sealer indoors. I have also checked with other paint stores and manufacturers. ..no one recommends sealing the floor...but it worked so well...repelling dirt stains, I really want to....any ideas?
Also, I'm planning on painting the doors/trims with the same floor paint, thinking it will be more durable than regular trim paint, and I won't have to bother with masking....and yes, I have stripped, sanded and primed!
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Janet Pizaro on Sep 05, 2015T here are paints available that have a sealer in the paint. The girl at home depot was a trainee. Having worked at home depot for twelve years trust m hopes this helps.e There are trained associates on this. You can go on Behr. com which is home depots paint for solutions or call them directly for assistance .Im sorry for your dilemmaHelpful Reply
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Janet Pizaro on Sep 05, 2015They have paints with sealer in them.Helpful Reply
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Moxie on Sep 05, 2015Bless our heart; so much work; but it will be beautiful again. I used Valspar porch and floor paint and sealed them Varathane high traffic polyurethane (satin super clear) and have had no trouble and the floors are very resistant to even dog nails (3 years now). I suspect your sealer is what caused the paint to peel on the redo.Helpful Reply
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Mehartgallery on Sep 06, 2015I don't use anything else except Verathane WATER BASED Diamond Finish Varnish and Sealer. It's like magic!!! So durable!!! You can buy it in both satin and gloss.Helpful Reply
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LD on Sep 06, 2015Here is a link which will help you with painting your floors. http://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-paint-a-wood-floor/#.Veyu1WrD_MIHelpful Reply
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Jeannette on Sep 06, 2015Thank you so much!Helpful Reply
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