Have put some gloss Dulux polyurathane on a table top, but the end result is just far too glossy and it just shows up every brushing blemish. Is there any way I can add something to it to make it produce a matt finish (other than rubbing it down after its painted on) ?
Failing that does anyone have experience of which is the best 'matt' polyurathane clear varnish out of Dulux, Rustins or Ronseal? Thanks for advice.
Rub down the surface with very fine grade paper (240), and then apply beeswax (i.e. a proper polish containing beeswax, or pure beeswax, but not a spray polish) and either don't buff it or do so very lightly. Yes you can put wax on top of varnish.
Rub down the surface with very fine grade paper (240), and then apply beeswax (i.e. a proper polish containing beeswax, or pure beeswax, but not a spray polish) and either don't buff it or do so very lightly. Yes you can put wax on top of varnish.
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Thanks. It's a dining table, that has to take a bit of punishment. I get the feeling wax it is going to require some kind of regular maintenance, is it not?
Since you are learning, wax will make it realy difficult to clean and recoat. The dulling agents soften finishes. How many coats are on now, is it oil base, for a table I would use 4-7 sanding with up to
320-400g so you sand out the brush marks, a table top with a good oil finish should flow out smooth with a good brush if its not to hot or fast drying a product. If gloss is to shiney buy satin sheen for the final coat. The prep-sanding should do it, unless your brush is crappy or the product it to fast drying.
Fortunately these varnishes normally sand easily i.e. to a fine powder that doesn't clog the abrasive. I'd sand it back with a medium grit to remove the gloss, then a fine grit, and then one coat of polyurethane applied *sparingly* with a rag. Keep wiping with the rag until the surface is touch dry. Regardless of whether it's gloss or matt, this should give you a smooth but non-reflective finish. Don't be tempted to wax, especially with something as soft as beeswax.
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