Hi all,
I've always had a problem with satin finishes. Currently, I'm working on a harpsichord that will have walnut keys instead of my usual ebony. I've never really cared for finish materials that have flattening agents to kill the gloss as they always look cloudy to me. On the other hand...
Building a double size desk using Poplar and mdf. (I will attach pic if possible.)
I want to spray with black paint and finish with satin clear coat. I have a 4 stage turbine sprayer and have never spray painted before.
Where are some good paint stores to get paint and advice. I am probably...
Or maybe I shoud say do you like and I know this will be subject to different taste.
On my first time using a wipe on poly was on a small maple shelf. I used a satin poly that I mixed 50/50 with mineral spirits. I was pleased with how easy it was to apply and the finish itself was a much better...
The client wanted the varnish rubbed out to a Satin Finish -- three hours of careful sanding to remove the "nits" with 320 grit followed by 400, 600 and then 800 grit. Compare with BCT