03-06-2018, 06:44 PM
I am working on a small silverware caddy and applying the finish by hand before I assemble it. My shop is too cold this time of year to spray so I am working in the house. I am using GF Enduro-Var. It levels well and I like the way it looks - the wood is Sapele. I applied the first coat with a foam brush. It was simple to apply and looked fine. The second coat went on fine but had some tiny bubbles. I sanded with 600 grit to remove the bubbles and applied the third coat - more bubbles.
I stir the finish slowly when mixing so as not to introduce bubbles and I've tried laying it on thicker/thinner. Tried a golden taklon brush and moving the brush slower/faster but the end result is the same. I tried a pad applicator too. Are bubbles to be expected like dust nibs? I'm not getting a lot of bubbles but I'd prefer to not have any. What can I do to eliminate this problem?
Lonnie
I stir the finish slowly when mixing so as not to introduce bubbles and I've tried laying it on thicker/thinner. Tried a golden taklon brush and moving the brush slower/faster but the end result is the same. I tried a pad applicator too. Are bubbles to be expected like dust nibs? I'm not getting a lot of bubbles but I'd prefer to not have any. What can I do to eliminate this problem?
Lonnie