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Woodbob
Apr 1, 2009, 10:08 AM
I have two cement Lawn figures - statues that were sprayed painted.

I have cleaned/repainted them with brush on exterior latex and I would like to know if there is or should I coat them with a sealer or simply leave them as is?

I was considering a water based polyurethane.

Thank you

Clough
Apr 1, 2009, 02:45 PM
Hi, Woodbob!

What color or colors did you paint them? Also, did you use a primer and applied at least two top coats of the paint?

Thanks!

Woodbob
Apr 1, 2009, 03:18 PM
No primer used. Painted Red - White - Blue - Yellow - Black and green, two coats each

Thank you

Catsmine
Apr 2, 2009, 02:30 AM
Laquer is expensive, stinks, and kills the grass while you're applying it, but it lasts longer than the plaster you're covering

Woodbob
Apr 2, 2009, 05:55 AM
Hi,

Thank you for your answers - I'm covering Cement not plaster or would this be the same idea?

Thanks

Catsmine
Apr 2, 2009, 09:20 AM
Sorry, you missed the sarcasm. Oil-based laquer is the stuff the Chinese used on all that 3 thousand year old furniture that's still perfect. Yes, it will outlast the concrete, but it's a little excessive unless these are cast by the next Michaelangelo or Rhodan. Your original question mentioned a polyurethane sealant, which should do an excellent job of preserving them in the weather. Last time I priced a good clear laquer it was about $25.00 a pint.

Woodbob
Apr 2, 2009, 11:39 AM
Hi,

Thanks for your answers... look like I'll be using poly

Thanks again,

Woodbob:)

Clough
Apr 4, 2009, 12:00 AM
Hi again, Woodbob!

Without a primer, the paint isn't going to last on it's own. So, coating it with some sort of clear polyurethane would be the way to go. But, please be sure to get one that's clear without any tint to it. Otherwise, your colors will be changed some.

A true lacquer isn't oil-based and isn't designed to be used outside. It will crack and disintegrate under exposure to the sun and other elements. If it's advertised as being a lacquer and is oil-based, that's just for advertising purposes.

Thanks!

Woodbob
Apr 4, 2009, 04:45 AM
Thanks again for your help.. I will use an exterior clear poly.

If I ever do this again I'll use an exterior primer. I never thought of

Using it before I painted.

Thanks

Woodbob:eek: