protecting paint finish on bookcases

Keith,
Why latex? If you are going to paint, I would use a semi-gloss
enamel...still can be water soluable but not a latex. In any case, be sure to
use a sanding sealer.

Think veneer here.
Cover the paint with a good quality highly figured veneer and then
use the poly. This will protect the paint from physical damage as
well as the dreaded UV fade problem.

Art

"Keith Boeheim" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I will be making built-in bookcases that go around our front window and they
> will be painted a semi-gloss. How can I protect the shelves from surface
> damage? would satin poly be the way to go?. The paint will be latex.
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> Thanks
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> Keith
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