You found a glossy, yellowed varnished treasure? Do you have to strip it? Usually no. Here’s how to paint over varnish with SeaPaint so it sticks and stays.

If varnish is sound (doesn’t flake/chip), you can paint over it.

Prep

• Degrease (soap & water)→ rinse → dry.

• Wipe with Alcohol to de-gloss.

• Add a coat of SeaGlass before painting if it's super slick. Let dry 5 minutes.

Paint & seal

• Apply 2 thin coats of SeaPaint with a soft bristled brush; allow 13 min between coats.

• Seal with SeaGlass (2-3 thin coats- apply with damp, soft bristled brush))

Bleed-through plan

• Pink/yellow stains = tannins. Spot-prime just those areas, then continue. 

FAQs

Will it peel?
Not if you degrease, de-gloss, and keep coats thin.
Do I need to sand?
Hand scuffing is optional; the alcohol wipe + thin coats usually suffice.