Full Version: Varnishing A White Wall
Just a crazy idea, I've seen a few spray cans of varnish and I wondered, if I were to apply a coat of varnish on a white surface like a wall, would this make any diffence in the brightness of the image since it becomes more reflective?
QUOTE (t0nito @ Oct 19 2007, 09:46 PM) 
Just a crazy idea, I've seen a few spray cans of varnish and I wondered, if I were to apply a coat of varnish on a white surface like a wall, would this make any diffence in the brightness of the image since it becomes more reflective?
I'm guessing it would make a very glossy finish that would result in hot spotting, correct me if im wrong...
QUOTE (t0nito @ Oct 19 2007, 07:46 AM)
Just a crazy idea, I've seen a few spray cans of varnish and I wondered, if I were to apply a coat of varnish on a white surface like a wall, would this make any diffence in the brightness of the image since it becomes more reflective?
Depending On the sheen of the varnish it may be brighter but it may also hot spot. You may want to touch base with wyldesyde007. They applied a pearl clear coat over their white wall. here is a link to their post and a link to the information regarding the Pearlizing Clear Coat application.The screen shots of Pearlizing Clear Coat test panels start here.
If you try a clear spray finish be sure it is matte or it will cause hot spotting.
Hot Spotting
ok guys, thanks for the tips 
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