Safe finish for quilt ladder
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Safe finish for quilt ladder
I am painting an old ladder with a whitewash finish (1 part paint, 1 part water). I will hang quilts on it. Since the paint is thin, I should probably put a finish over it. I don't care for poly and thought about wax. Would paste wax, like Renaissance or something similar, be safe for fabrics?
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have you checked into what kinds of poly finish are available? I know some come in different finished. I had my floors done in a "matte" finish rather than a "shinny" one. I know I had a choice between 3-4 different kinds of finishes for the poly urethane coating on my wood floor.
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have you checked into what kinds of poly finish are available? I know some come in different finished. I had my floors done in a "matte" finish rather than a "shinny" one. I know I had a choice between 3-4 different kinds of finishes for the poly urethane coating on my wood floor.
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According to this article, Renaissance wax is acid-free and would be safe, however most other waxes would not be safe for fabrics.
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Yes, I know there are several poly finishes. I just don't like the plasticy look, but I could use the wipe-on oil based poly, I heard it gives a more natural look. I could try some on a rung and see what it looks like. Thanks