What is the best solution for interior woodwork? Some people use high sheen wall paint. Benjamin Moore is well known for its Satin Impervo. In new construction, lacquer is the norm because it dries fast and smooth as glass, but it stinks.
These are all viable options but I am convinced that the perfect solution now exists for residential repaint trim work. Sherwin Williams has come out with Sherwood Kem Aqua Pigmented Lacquer. Why do I say this is the perfect solution? Quick drying, smooth finish, acrylic base and minimal fumes are the reasons why.
1.Quick drying allows for multiple coats to be built up on the same day, which keeps the project from dragging on. Quick drying also means that less dust and debris will have a chance to settle in the product while it dries. This is the biggest frustration when using slow drying oil paint.
2.Don’t like the brush strokes left in woodwork when the paint is applied by hand? Kem Aqua dries as smooth as traditional lacquer. It leaves a beautifully smooth glass-like finish.
3.Forget about dealing with paint thinner to clean up hands and equipment. The acrylic base makes clean up much easier.
4.The best part of Kem Aqua is the lack of stink. The paint fumes are insignificant compared to the incredibly strong smell of traditional lacquer. This is the clincher when it comes to residential repaint scenerios. You won’t feel the need to flee your house for days while the painting is done!
