The final phase of the stenciling project was to apply a few coats of protective clear coat. I'm hoping this will help keep the paint from fading or flaking (especially since I used exterior and interior paints, instead of all porch paint!).
I had a tough time finding clear coat that wasn't high-gloss. I didn't want our porch to be all shiny! And I worried about the slip-factor.
Finally, I found Behr Low-Lustre sealer for concrete. It pours out milky but dries clear.
It was a pretty easy task to apply the first coat. I used a small roller for the corner areas. I switched to a larger roller for the main part of the floor but found it left the sealer a little gloopy/bubbly, so I finished with the small roller to get a smooth finish.
I used the extension handle and was done in no time!
Now I just have to add a few more coats (more = better protection?).
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