Dissapointing paint finish - how to improve?

[jcassidy]

Hi all,
Any ideas on improving a dissapointing finish on paint?
To finish my kids bed/drawer/book shelf project, someone (not me!) got own-brand interior (water based) wood paint from B&Q, rather than the more expensive Dulux.
Supposedly in mid sheen finish. But it's come out as a flat matt chalky finish. Not suitable for kids furniture at all. Will attract dirt like a frikkin magnet.

I was thinking maybe to wax or water based varnish? Or am I doomed to repaint?

 

[Droogs]

What you do all depends on how good a finish (smooth) you want and how shinny. If it's to be for kids furniture, I would just give it a quick light rub with some 320g and then spray it with aerosol 2 pak laquer. Will dry quick and harden to the durability of the paint on your car. Give it a couple of very light mist coats and it will have a soft sheen, give it an extra heavier coat and it will go glossy

hth