Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - Unfinished Corner Cabinet. How to finish???
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09-04-00, 07:44 AM
My wife has been looking for a corner cabinet for some time. The one she likes is unfortunately unfinished.
In the past with smaller projects, I have used a stain and brush on polyurethane but have had less than perfect results usually due to drip marks and uneven coating.
I have an air compressor and small spray gun attachment. Is this a good tool to use or should I stick with a brush on application? Also, what is a good product to use that will produce the top quality look?
In the past with smaller projects, I have used a stain and brush on polyurethane but have had less than perfect results usually due to drip marks and uneven coating.
I have an air compressor and small spray gun attachment. Is this a good tool to use or should I stick with a brush on application? Also, what is a good product to use that will produce the top quality look?
09-04-00, 12:52 PM
SMR:
Any finish that can be brushed on can be sprayed. If you feel comfortable with the spray apparatus, have at it. You'll need to thin the finish down to srpay consistency, of course, and go lightly to avoid runs.
If you've used polyurethane before and feel comfortable with it, that's what I'd go with. If, aside from the runs, etc., you were satisfied with the look and durability , why change?
Whether sprayed or brushed on, one critical factor in the look of the finish is surface preparation. Thorough sanding, wiping down to remove the dust, even staining, etc., but you probably already know this.
When you get to the finish, 'play' with the setup of the gun and "thinness" of the poly with some scrap until you're satisfied with the way it handles and the results you get.
Drop back by with any other questions and to let us know how it's going.
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George T.
Any finish that can be brushed on can be sprayed. If you feel comfortable with the spray apparatus, have at it. You'll need to thin the finish down to srpay consistency, of course, and go lightly to avoid runs.
If you've used polyurethane before and feel comfortable with it, that's what I'd go with. If, aside from the runs, etc., you were satisfied with the look and durability , why change?
Whether sprayed or brushed on, one critical factor in the look of the finish is surface preparation. Thorough sanding, wiping down to remove the dust, even staining, etc., but you probably already know this.
When you get to the finish, 'play' with the setup of the gun and "thinness" of the poly with some scrap until you're satisfied with the way it handles and the results you get.
Drop back by with any other questions and to let us know how it's going.
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George T.