how to clear out the uneven brush mark while varnishing?

Question

While varnishing, the first coat created bit of lines all over the places,... what is the best method to clear that

Answer 1

sand with graduated grit - ending with steel wool -
recoat

Answer 2

The lines could have been caused by the type of bristle in your brush, or by applying too much pressure when brushing out. Try purchasing a good quality hog hair brush, (you dont need to buy squirrel or badger hair as other people may intimate).
Gently abrade the surface wth some 220 grit garnet paper, this is better than glass paper as it does not have so many particles per sq inch and consequently you get a much finer finish.
Wipe the whole surface over with a tac cloth (special cloth that will lift every particle of dust from the surface)
When you start to apply the second coat, do so by starting at the top, and work across the width of the peice in approx 12 inch bands. When that band of varnish is on, gently brush acroos the peice from left to right gently, and then from botton to top. This will even out the surface coating and prevent the build up of excess varnish.
Repeat this process until the whole piece is finished. Before your final coat, gently abrade the surface with 0000 grade steel wool, and again wipe over with e tac cloth before re-coating.
Repeat the process using the 'band system' and you will have a perfect finish.
This process also works exceptionally well with gloss, satin and eggshell type paints.

Hope this helps, and good luck

Answer 3

Use a very fine sandpaper to get rid of the lines and then wipe with a damp cloth and let dry. 10 or so mins later apply the next coat
It ma be an idea to purchase a softer brush as you shouldnt get the problem then

Answer 4

Lightly sand out the first coat, clean this with a damp cloth. After it is dry apply the second coat. Repeat this until you achieve the desired finish.

Answer 5

Buy a better finish next time. One's that are self leveling are great. Steel wool may do the trick but what about your finish coat?

Answer 6

by varnishing do u mean lacquering if so you can simply buff it out. to avoid this in the future use a much softer brush and more medium. make your strokes quick and light and check the room temp.

Answer 7

Use a fine grade of sandpaper and lightly sand after each coat.

Answer 8

No one says what "fine" sandpaper is. You should use 220 grit or a higher number. steel wool should be 0000 grade.

A really good badger bristle brush (if you can afford it) is also very helpful.

Answer 9

sand it down finely