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Painting kitchen with latex semi gloss white paint. Should I cover paint with Varnish or shellac ?

Thanks scott

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  1. No, semi-gloss is pretty durable. It would be a pain to repaint it if you did that.
  2. Heavens, why would you want to do that? I do all my own painting and find Semi gloss is excellent for kitchens, because it's easily cleaned and takes lots of abuse. Home Depot makes a good one. I'd stay stick with the paint and forget about varnish or shellac...
  3. NO! NO! NO! The latex is just fine!!!! I do all my own painting, and children's murals, and never "cover" anything - it is not necessary, unless you plan on walking on your walls. Your work is done, relax, sit back, and enjoy your newly painted walls!!!!!!
  4. I see absolutely no reason to do that. Today's paints are so much more cleanable and durable than paints even 5-7 years ago. Plus, you don't want to seal the paint with something that can't be painted over.