Application of the topcoat for chalk paint, wood & tile varnish

To Seal is used to form a protective layer. This means that the topcoat is applied as the final coat. Leave your varnish coat to dry for 24 hours. Then apply the topcoat thinly and evenly to the surface using a roller or brush. After sealing, the colour coats and topcoat must dry thoroughly for 14 days. Until then, you should not put too much strain on the surfaces. Wait until at least 5 days after painting before cleaning or laying carpets for the first time. The painted surface will then become more resilient from day to day.

If you have already painted the surfaces a long time ago (at least 14 days before), the topcoat will have hardened after 3 days.

Water-based varnishes and topcoats are suitable for a wide range of surfaces, with one exception: areas with standing water cannot be painted. The varnish is suitable for surfaces that can get wet, but not for horizontal surfaces in wet areas. To Seal is therefore ideal for reinforcing painted wall tiles in the shower, for example, but not floor tiles in the shower.

Application of the topcoat on unpainted wood

If you are using To Seal to protect surfaces made of untreated wood, first make sure that the wood is dust-free and clean. Then apply the first coat of topcoat thinly and evenly with a roller or brush. The first coat can be thinned with 10-15% water. The second coat should be applied undiluted and not too thin. As there are no further layers of colour, the topcoat is fully resilient after just 3 days.

MissPompadour Topcoat for protection against scratches on all surfaces

There are surfaces that are exposed to particular stresses. These include wooden and tiled floors, stairs and certainly kitchen furniture. But even if you have painted furniture in the children's room with LittlePomp chalk varnish, it may have to withstand a lot. It's not just about mechanical stresses such as scratches and pressure marks, but also chemical stresses caused by frequent maintenance with cleaning agents. It's a good thing To Seal exists! In contrast to a conventional clear lacquer, To Seal is silk matt and does not yellow even when exposed to light. To Seal not only offers effective wood protection against mechanical and chemical influences, but also preserves the beauty of your varnish.

To Seal tile paint after painting

If you intend to paint tiles on the wall or floor, you don't need to use a foul-smelling, unhealthy tile varnish. Our gentle but strong Easy Eggshell! is the better choice. Simply choose the colour you want from the huge colour scheme.

After painting your tiles, wait 24 hours and then finish the colour coat with To Seal. Although wall tiles, whether in the bathroom or kitchen, are not exposed to much mechanical stress, they are often wet and cleaned with cleaning agents. Here, To Seal provides reliable protection against abrasion and damage. It goes without saying that tiles on the floor have to withstand very special stresses. Here, the colour coating must be protected against scratches, pressure marks and damage of all kinds. A topcoat for floor tiles is therefore absolutely essential. Please note that horizontal surfaces in the shower should not be painted, as water-based varnishes do not tolerate standing water.

Sealing wood varnish on wooden stairs & kitchen fronts

Be sure to protect wooden stairs that you have treated with varnish. To Seal should definitely be applied to the treads, but the risers and banisters also benefit from a topcoat. Also seal wooden elements that you leave unpainted. A wooden staircase is subject to heavy mechanical stress from foot traffic and is also exposed to chemical influences from damp wiping. The same applies to unfinished and painted floorboards.

Do you want to give the furniture and worktops in your kitchen a new coat of varnish? Then it is particularly important to ensure absolutely hard-wearing surfaces. Kitchen fronts and worktops need to be cleaned frequently due to the amount of dirt that builds up in the kitchen. Unfortunately, aggressive degreasers are often used for maintenance, although there is a mild and effective alternative with MissPompadour To Clean. In the kitchen, everything speaks in favour of using To Seal to additionally stabilise the surfaces and make them easy to clean.

Sealing chalk paint with clear lacquer

We are often asked whether it would be a good idea to use a clear varnish for a topcoat of chalk paint. We recommend applying a thin layer of topcoat varnish, especially for finishing chalk paints. To Seal gives you a smooth and easy-care surface.