Is your coffee table the hub of family life? If it’s anything like mine, it’s a gathering spot for everything—playtime, snack time, puzzles, and even colouring sessions! With kids in the house, my beloved coffee table, painted in the bold and timeless Coal Black from Fusion Mineral Paint, sees its fair share of wear and tear. While Fusion’s paint is known for its durability, adding that extra layer of protection with Ultra Guard Satin was exactly what my coffee table needed to keep up with our daily life. Here’s how I gave my table the perfect, smooth, streak-free shield that’ll stand up to anything life throws at it!
Why Ultra Guard Satin?
If you’re looking for a topcoat that’s easy to apply, durable and maintains the beauty of your painted pieces, Ultra Guard is the perfect fit. Designed with a water-based polyurethane-acrylic formula, Ultra Guard Satin provides a soft yet resilient finish that doesn’t cloud or alter the colour beneath it. I chose the Satin sheen for my table—it’s soft, smooth, and perfectly complements the richness of the Coal Black paint without muting its deep, classic tone.
Getting Started: Applying Ultra Guard Satin
Applying Ultra Guard was refreshingly straightforward! For a large, flat surface like a coffee table, I found that rolling was the easiest approach. I used a roller to cover the majority of the surface, and it delivered an even, streak-free finish in minutes. It’s also a forgiving topcoat, self-levelling as it dries, so there’s no need to worry about brush marks or uneven patches.
While the roller was my main go-to, I also had my trusty 2-inch Smooth Economy Brush on hand for detailing the edges. If you prefer a brush application, this topcoat handles that beautifully as well, gliding on smoothly and drying without streaks or cloudiness.
Tip: Be sure to let your painted surface cure for about 12 hours before applying Ultra Guard to ensure the best results. This step lets the paint settle, giving you a more durable and consistent topcoat application.
Why Ultra Guard is Perfect Over Black
A common challenge with some topcoats is they can cloud or dull dark colours, making the finish appear hazy or uneven. Ultra Guard Satin, however, went on like a dream! The rich black colour stayed bold and true, with no cloudiness whatsoever. The finish is smooth and soft to the touch. It highlights the depth of Coal Black and gives it a subtle, elegant sheen. It’s like adding a final, beautiful polish to the piece—without compromising the colour underneath.
Protection with Ultra Guard Satin
Ultra Guard Satin has genuinely transformed my coffee table from just beautifully painted to family-proof! The quick application, forgiving nature, and durability make it the perfect choice for any high-use furniture piece. Especially those painted with Fusion Mineral Paint.
If your coffee table—or any piece—could use a protective boost, I highly recommend giving Ultra Guard a try. This topcoat will keep your furniture looking beautiful and standing strong, no matter what life throws its way. So, go ahead, roll it on, brush it on, and see the magic of Ultra Guard for yourself!