11-19-2015, 11:12 PM
I've been building batches of desks for my son's school out of maple plywood. I built a batch during the summer and varnished them during hot weather. (I brushed it on.) No problems. Recently I did another batch and had all sorts of problems with the finish. It didn't level out that well--or rather it seemed that the air bubbles left a lot of little blips on the surface. I've been using Mini wax's fast drying satin poly. My questions are these:
1. What can I do to level out the surfaces I've already done?
2. What should I do to do a better job with the remaining desks. Should I use a different brand of poly? Should I thin it a little? Do I simply need to do the varnishing in a warmer space? (I think the best I probably can do for temperature is the 60s).
I'll be grateful for any advice.
1. What can I do to level out the surfaces I've already done?
2. What should I do to do a better job with the remaining desks. Should I use a different brand of poly? Should I thin it a little? Do I simply need to do the varnishing in a warmer space? (I think the best I probably can do for temperature is the 60s).
I'll be grateful for any advice.