Poly refinishing
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Poly refinishing
Brush marks and bubbles, bubbles, bubbles......how can i get a professional looking finish when applying poly with a brush?
Frustrated.
Thanks,
Mark
Frustrated.
Thanks,
Mark
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Hi,
I'm not an authority on finishing wood, but when using the Minwax poly finish they tell me to stir in a down and up motion and not to shake the can. They also tell me what type of brush to use. I know that one thing I learned is to lay out my brush strokes maybe 2-3 times , don't over brush, and work so that you don't come back into a section that is dry or worse nearly dry, (makes for a bad looking finish). Try going to www.minwax.com and see if you can get some answers there.
good luck,
Trent
I'm not an authority on finishing wood, but when using the Minwax poly finish they tell me to stir in a down and up motion and not to shake the can. They also tell me what type of brush to use. I know that one thing I learned is to lay out my brush strokes maybe 2-3 times , don't over brush, and work so that you don't come back into a section that is dry or worse nearly dry, (makes for a bad looking finish). Try going to www.minwax.com and see if you can get some answers there.
good luck,
Trent
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Ryan,
Mineral spirits!
Fisrt, you must stir the semi's or satins real good then quickly pour off what you need/want. This will ensure the flattening particles are well mixed. Then add(mix) the same amount of ms for a hand applied finish(just wiped on, not really rubbed).
give it a try,
fred
Mineral spirits!
Fisrt, you must stir the semi's or satins real good then quickly pour off what you need/want. This will ensure the flattening particles are well mixed. Then add(mix) the same amount of ms for a hand applied finish(just wiped on, not really rubbed).
give it a try,
fred