Does this stuff do anything? I put 4 test coats on a piece of hemlock and after it dried it looked like there was never any finish applied.
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I did 3 coats on a piece I stained and it is definitely a satin finish. Has been holding up well. I liked it because it didn't add any yellow to my gray stain. When I use poly on my gray stains it tends to turn them more brown. But not with this! And I like things a little more on the matte side so that's why I used this.
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I did three coats on some finished Fir and it holds up to water pretty well. It's satin so don't expect to see a shine. Similar results to Polycrylic satin clear sprays.
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Yes, I love this stuff and have applied it to several table tops. I usually pour it right on the table surface and hand rub it with an old t shirt. Coats go on quick and thin but they also dry quick. After 20 minutes or so it is ready for another coat. Also, if the wood you tested on was not smooth or maybe not stained yet (bare wood) it may absorb faster or soak into the pores more than on a stained piece. This finish is nice for when you have the color you want and don't want it to change after you apply the finish coat. Polyurethane is bad about changing the color after application. This will leave a nice sheen finish with minimal color change. Like I said each coat is thin, but I honesty prefer this method compared to thick coats. After two coats hand sand the surface very lightly with a high grit (320 -400) to smooth it out. After this the next few coats go on very nicely.
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I used this all the time. I can think of only two reasons for your problem.Is Hemlock a really thirsty wood like oak? You might want to use a filler.I brush on with a foam brush. Are you wiping on?
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I recently finished 2 end tables, a coffee table and a serving table. The reason I picked Vermont coating was because of the suggestion in the plans at Ana White that said it will not change the color. I put 5 coats on each table and it was a nice smooth finish with little change in appearance. So far it has water rings from glasses and bowls and constant remote controls being moved around on it. Hope this helps.
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I tried the spray, and it has not lasted that long. So I think I would go brush on next time. You really need several coats I think, because what looks covered may still have enough porosity for the humidity to get behind and rust. Also, this stuff reallt smells, so I'd take it outside next time.
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this is very unusual! normally this stuff turns black in a very short time over all surfaces,painted or rusty. i've been using this stuff for years and i highly recommend putting down some rustoleum metal primer over all treated surfaces,no matter what the label says about not needing any primer. did you shake the container enough,i wonder?
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I have been spraying with fixative. When dry I coat with acrylic medium. i think that should do the trick. I may just test it and get back to you.
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We have used this product on soft wood and then covered with varnish or a wood sealer and it has worked fine. We have not used it and then put a stain over it. I suggest you take a scrap piece of wood and apply the wood hardener and then the stain. My concern would be the stain does not cover evenly or uniformly over the wood and the hardener
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I have sprayed the product on all kinds of fabrics and never had a stain of any kind but I have never sprayed a a fabric as heavy as a coat. I suspect that the coat was saturated, which is what one would be tempted to do to get a response. I do not think the product is intended for anything as heavy as a coat.
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I used it on a child's riding toy. Has withstood the rigors of that. Just make sure each coat is light and allowed to completely dry. I did not use a primer.
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did not noticibly darken any of the boots we used it on. One pair was a camel tan similar to original timberland boot color. After it dried couldn't tell the difference. Yes would work be sure to use a couple coats
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I wondered the same thing when I first used it.It eches the surface on a moleculer level, I didn't see any difference after eching a aluminum backing I polished up. Tip..Thin, wet coats for best look.......
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A second coat should help problem. I put on one coat in two batches. On the second batch I did not stir enough and ended up with a tacky surface in a few places. Talked to company and they said to do a second coat. Put on second coat and had a good chemical reaction. No tacky areas now. I have had the product on my bar top for three years and it looks as good as the day I put it on....i.e. GREAT!! Just be sure to stir the 2 components together completely when making a batch.
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It works for me, but you should use 2 coats as a base, and then apply daily over polish for best results. I just ordered my 3rd bottle. I have tried them all, and I get good results with this.
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I also haven't used this product as of yet. I would ask a paint professional such as Lowes or Ace. They have very knowledgeable people there...or test it on a old piece of wood! I believe that your paint top coat has to be flat paint . Also try YouTube; there is a ton of videos on there! Good luck!
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Their is nothing on it, but I put a cedar stain sealer on it. I put 3 or 4 coats on and it came out beautiful.
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we applied product to new Maple cutting board was absorbed into wood nicely. after application wait 20 minutes and wipe remaining product away and buff with a clean cloth. No greasy finish the wax in product beads water very well. Have not tried on bamboo but if unfinished would expect similar result. Good Luck! :0)
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I used it on my grout and there is NO gloss or satin finish. It didn't change the color of the grout in any way and you can't tell it's there until you test it with water after it's dry. In fact, I was just at my new house (four days later) and I had to test it again with water because it didn't look as if anything was there. I loved this stuff. We applied two coats but the first coat did make the grout waterproof. I put the two coats on because I want it to last and last. I sealed every piece of grout in the house. :)
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Gloss or matte finish? I would say neither. Once it is dry, the stuff is absolutely invisible. I put two coats on my new stone patio and anticipated some noticeable change. Nothing. You'll know it is there, however, when something capable of staining is eventually spilled. A little soap and water and the problem is solved. I saved the empty containers and marked them clearly with the application date. That way, I remember to order more every other year because the sealer is invisible and gives no hint that it is worn or fadding.
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I didn't finish a can yet. I got a nice finish with 4-5 light coats. I guess it depends on the wood. I had dry unfinished wood. I hope that helps.