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You’re ready to turn your wood finishing project into something you’ll be proud of for years to come. Perfect. Click on the links on the left to learn the essential steps and tips to make sure it turns out better than you’ve ever imagined. Your
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| | When you brush on a topcoat, there are two things you need to watch for... brush marks and bubbles. Most brush marks result from going back over the surface too often. Bubbles come from a variety of sources, including a poor-quality brush and careless brushing habbits. To avoid bubbles, stir can contents gently (never shake). After dipping your brush, do not scrape excess material on the side of the can. |
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| | When applying a topcoat such as Danish Oil and other wipe-on polyurethanes with a cloth, wipe each coat quickly, as if you were wiping down a table top with water. Don’t go back over the surface or you’ll drag the topcoat and create lines. |
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| Recoat only when previous coats have dried clear and feel hard. Follow the manufacturer’s label for drying times. Apply three or more additional coats for added protection.
With oil-based topcoats, the more coats you apply, the darker and richer the wood will become.
With water-based topcoats, sand any "grain-raise" smooth before applying the final coat. |
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| After a coat has driedm use 220 ir 240 grit sandpaper or extra fine steel wood to lightly sand surface. This will ensure good adhesion of the succeeding coat. Sanding produces a white film over the finish, but will disappear as you apply the next coat. Do not sand the final coat.
Do not use steel wool with a water-based topcoat, as rust may develop after the finish is applied. |
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| | Note: Sanding between coats is not necessary, but it will provide a better finish. |
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| | Tip: Use a premium topcoat to turn a good piece into a masterpiece... and make it last |
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