The table is deeply rutted and distressed so sand paper won't work. Thanks!
2007-01-05 08:14:14 · 14 answers · asked by Kay Anne D 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
The table is rutted and heavily distressed so sand paper will not work and steel wool would just tear.
2007-01-05 09:55:07 · update #1
Satin poly will appear glossy if you do not stir it adequately before applying. You might want to try stirring the poly for a much longer time with a wooden stir stick. Try stirring for about 10 minutes, getting the sediment on the bottom of the pail. Then reapply. You might find that a second coat does the trick for you.
2007-01-05 08:32:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've recently been trying to match the finish on some cabinets that were painted nearly 10 years ago with a satin varnish that is no longer available. My new can of satin varnish, which is a different brand, seemed to be much shinier than the original. When I asked at the paint store, I was told that it takes time for the gloss to go away. It has now been several months, and I can say that they were right. The new finish is not as glossy as it was at a week old.
Perhaps polyurethane has the same characteristic as the oil-based varnish I was using.
Give your table another coat, after lightly sanding with 220 grit sandpaper. Before you apply the polyurethane, it should be stirred thoroughly so that the dulling agent at the bottom of the can is in suspension. Brush in the direction of the grain, clean up, and wait 3 months.
2007-01-05 17:19:57 · answer #2 · answered by Tech Dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 11:47:52 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I put down a satin polyurethane on a table and it is too glossy. What can I use to dull the finish?
The table is deeply rutted and distressed so sand paper won't work. Thanks!
2015-08-13 09:37:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alot of people already mentioned this (sort of). Let your satin poly settle for a few days. This will allow the flattening agent to settle to the bottom. Pour off the top 1/2 to 2/3 of poly that is now the glossy portion. Stir the remaining bottom portion. Scuff the surface, tack rag it, and reapply.
Good luck.
2007-01-06 11:27:51 · answer #5 · answered by ButtUglyJeff 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The sludge that settles out of Polyurethane varnishes that are not gloss is the "flatting" agent that gets rid of the shine. If you stirred the flatting into the finish and it is still too shiny, get the next grade down and apply that. If you didn't stir the finish and just applied what was floating on top then you simply need to stir the finish and reapply another coat.
2007-01-05 10:31:32 · answer #6 · answered by nathanael_beal 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do not use steel wool if you are using a water based urethane. You could try pumice, mix it into a paste and use a rag or sponge to rub the surface. It should dull the finish and you won't have to put another coat on.
2007-01-06 22:36:11 · answer #7 · answered by breezyburgee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just went through the same thing and, after a lot of trial and error, here's what worked. Use a fine grade steel wool brushed lightly over the surface. If your wool starts getting torn up lightly dust over the high spots with a 120 grit sand paper; just enough to take the rough spots down, then attack it again with the steel wool. Or, you could get some Formby's, strip it down, and start over again.
2007-01-05 10:10:13 · answer #8 · answered by revolvur2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-22 19:58:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash it down with mineral spirits and 0000 steel wool. This should take most of the poly off, allowing you to re-coat with a satin finish.
2007-01-06 01:39:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋