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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: