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In this latest video, Chris Adams of General Finishes shows you 7 great tips for getting the most mileage out of a leftover can of finish after use.
Ideal Conditions are 70 degrees F and 50% humidity. Refinishing furniture in a space that is below or above the 65-75 degrees F range can lead to problems, and a space below 55 degrees F is definitely too cold.
One issue caused by cold temperatures with water-based topcoats is the development of dimples in the finish called Orange Peel.
General Finishes Water Based Stains have superior qualities over oil-based stains. Their high-quality pigments produce rich, dark, uniform colors on hard-to-stain woods like maple and pine.
You can rub down the finish with 0000 steel wool and General Finishes Orange Oil to lower the sheen.
Pro Tip: GF does not recommend using steel wool with water-based finishes because the particles can become embedded and rust.
Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner with an oil-based stain is designed for use before staining new, soft, and porous wood surfaces, such as aspen, cherry, birch, poplar, or pine.
As seen in Green Building and Design Magazine.
Water-based coatings are the future of finishing. You may not be using them today, but you will be in the next five years.
Yes! But you must follow a few simple rules to be sure you achieve the best possible finish.
Dry time is the recommended length of time between coats of product, often called recoat time, and cure time is the length of time recommended before subjecting your finished project to daily use. The following factors can influence your dry time:
ANSWER:
It depends! Read on, or watch this GF video demonstration: http://youtu.be/torOAQy91q4
*Here are the main questions to ask yourself:
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