simeond Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Customer wants a finish that he doesn't need coasters for - like a bar top. Having shown him and his wife a sample, his wife doesn't like that it looks so thick and glossy. What's the best finish that is hard and can take a little water but doesn't look like you encased the wood in plastic? Also if it is self leveling, that would be nice, sine I have one minuscule bubble in the ribbon mahogany veneer that I'm hoping the thickness of the finish will eradicate. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Z. Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Why not marine spar varnish? If that looks too glossy, you can use "rubbed effect", or you can just rub it down with steel or bronze wool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 If you are looking at water resistance then you need a varnish or lacquer. Can you spray (I.e. HVLP)? If so lacquer might be the best choice since it would be more easily repaired. Otherwise several coats of a wipe on poly - use glossy for the first few and you can end with satin if you don't want it too shiny. I would be concerned about expecting the finish to compensate for a slight bubble - this virtually guarantees a thick film, which will accentuate the 'plastic' look you don't want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 use some kind of filler if you can or make a inlaid patch i know from past expence that a tiny hole can allow you finishish to drain from the hole into the lower areas and drain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcustoms Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 I think a Pre-Cat lacquer might be your best bet i think it should give you the protection with out the plastic look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoboMonk Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Waterlox.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simeond Posted October 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I have decided on a pre-cat lacquer with a vinyl sealer. I'll be spraying... The Waterlox is an product - I just looked it up and read about it. I'll definately be trying that out on a project soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanLincoln Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 Apply stain with a brush, following the wood's natural grain. Apply stain liberally, allow it to soak in for a few minutes then wipe off excess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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