How can I seal old chipped wood?
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I 'd like to know this, too. I have screen frames in my kitchen that are original to my 1940's house. I'd like to keep the flake-y look, but halt the progression.
I have read that spraying with shellac will stop the flaking. I have not tried this yet.
Spray Rustolium clear coat sealant on them . I'd use more than one coat to ensure proper coverage .
A matte finish spray fixative will be the least visible, but you will need to re-spray eventually.
Sand paper and stain or outdoor paint should do the trick...
Yes use a clear coat matte spray . You might also want to kind of rub off the really REALLY chippy pieces a bit first before you spray. Let dry thoroughly then spray again for extra protection. Assuming you plan on keeping it in the house or out of the elements on a covered porch... 😊
Krylon Clear Acrylic spray is a possibility - might want to contact them first.
I saw on "Flee Market Flip" that you make a solution of three to one wood glue & water. Use a high quality brush and paint it on. It will save the pealing paint, an not expose you to the lead paint.
Any easy way is to dilute wood glue with water to a spreadable consistency then apply it using a paint brush. This stops the flaking and seals it!
be very careful because the old paint most likely contains lead and it only takes a very small amount of lead to poison a child which can have long lasting effects.
I "seal" items that are going to be out of the weather with Mod podge.
Use Mod Podge Outdoor. and give two coats at least.
Whew, this paint probably contains lead, so it would be best to seal it rather than remove it. You could use wood glue, dilute it to a paint-able consistency. You might want to remove the flaking chips so you can have a project with the appearance that can stick to the shutters. Wear gloves and a mask.
Fusion makes a product called tough coat. Just don't use on darker colored finishes it can leave streaks.