Have some gloss varnish on pieces that I want to flatten; easily. I don't want to have to rub with bronze wool. I've tried to cover with matt varnish but there is still to much gloss.
The varnish is HMG and it is mineral based. Any ideas or suggestion. Would appreciate most if someone says something that has already tried it. Not interested in being a guinea pig here. :)
How to flatten gloss
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How to flatten gloss
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What's the application? Exposed to weather? Do you want to knock down the gloss for visual purposes or is it a traction issue?
Someone (Minwax, possibly) sells polyurethane in a spray can in several different levels of gloss. I've had good results with the "satin". I didn't use it in a weather-exposed application, though.
Someone (Minwax, possibly) sells polyurethane in a spray can in several different levels of gloss. I've had good results with the "satin". I didn't use it in a weather-exposed application, though.
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This is in...
This is in... the interior. One side of the teak ceiling strip is mat and one side came out glossy. Curious if anyone knows if there is a "simple" method, like wiping with the wrong / in this case the right solvent.[/i]
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It is pretty easy. Sand the offending area down with 320 grit. Then revarnish it with the rubbed effect/satin varnish. Your problem likely came from not adequately mixing the satin varnish before you used it.
Rubbed effect/satin varnish has a flattening agent mixed into it. However, over time it tends to separate. This is one kind of varnish that you DO want to stir up well before you use it. I had exactly the same problem the first time I used rubbed effect varnish. It came out glossy. Then I did the unthinkable - I read the instructions on the can and followed them. Worked fine after that.
I second the use of Minwax satin spray urethane for interior applications. Be sure to shake the can thoroughly before you use it. It works very well.
TD
Rubbed effect/satin varnish has a flattening agent mixed into it. However, over time it tends to separate. This is one kind of varnish that you DO want to stir up well before you use it. I had exactly the same problem the first time I used rubbed effect varnish. It came out glossy. Then I did the unthinkable - I read the instructions on the can and followed them. Worked fine after that.
I second the use of Minwax satin spray urethane for interior applications. Be sure to shake the can thoroughly before you use it. It works very well.
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My memory just did a big CLICK!
Someone makes a wipe-on "deglossing" solvent. Parks or somebody like that. You might need to go to an actual paint store or a Big Orange to find it.
I used it as a prep agent prior to painting some formica cabinets about five years ago. I can't say that I've seen it on a shelf since, though.
Someone makes a wipe-on "deglossing" solvent. Parks or somebody like that. You might need to go to an actual paint store or a Big Orange to find it.
I used it as a prep agent prior to painting some formica cabinets about five years ago. I can't say that I've seen it on a shelf since, though.