Can I use this to refinish a top of a kitchen table that has a very smooth veneer top? It wears terribly (shows every smudge, scratches easily)
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We have refinished multiple dining table tops and top coated with Enduro-Varnish and have had great results. We always spray the finish and it has to cure before put it in use ! Multiple coats needed for a great finish
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I've been using this finish with an hvlp gun. lays down beautifully. kindof soft, will scratch. doesn't handle heat at all, boiling water (ie: spilled tea or coffee). hope this helps
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You should be able to refinish the table using Enduro-Var. I'd first test it on a spot that isn't visible. It takes about a week for the finish to completely cure, but once it does it is quite hard. I haven't used a brush on it. I spray the finish and have only sprayed it on bare wood. It is a great finish with easy clean up. You can get Enduro-Var in glossy, satin and flat.
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Yes, if you are going to refinish anyway, this product won't harm the wood. Just lightly sand the surface, and this product will provide a temporary fix and protect the surface.
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Shouldn't be a problem. It does not remove scratches though. Use polishing compound or super-fine grit paper for that.
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Hi, David! You should have good results using it on your copper table tops. Artists and craftsmen who work in bronze and copper often use it to protect their creations. It's also used on copper sinks, range hoods, and countertops. According to the manufacturer, it is food safe, so even using it on a dinner table would be perfectly fine. If you're new to paste wax, don't forget that it's the real deal; a little goes a long way. You want a nice, thin coating. When it is sufficiently dry (experiment with this) then buff away. You'll be hooked on TreWax in very short order. This stuff is wonderful! Hi, David! You should have good results using it on your copper table tops. Artists and craftsmen who work in bronze and copper often use it to protect their creations. It's also used on copper sinks, range hoods, and countertops. According to the manufacturer, it is food safe, so even using it on a dinner table would be perfectly fine. If you're new to paste wax, don't forget that it's the real deal; a little goes a long way. You want a nice, thin coating. When it is sufficiently dry (experiment with this) then buff away. You'll be hooked on TreWax in very short order. This stuff is... » Read More Hi, David! You should have good results using it on your copper table tops. Artists and craftsmen who work in bronze and copper often use it to protect their creations. It's also used on copper sinks, range hoods, and countertops. According to the manufacturer, it is food safe, so even using it on a dinner table would be perfectly fine. If you're new to paste wax, don't forget that it's the real deal; a little goes a long way. You want a nice, thin coating. When it is sufficiently dry (experiment with this) then buff away. You'll be hooked on TreWax in very short order. This stuff is wonderful! « Show Less
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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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hi tom, polishing a granite top is in itself risky. if the seams are uneven, don't. if the bonding agent is sticking up, that would work. the color will not penetrate a hardened, sealed granite. it has to be gouged out and refilled with the right color compound. sorry, no real good news! mike
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I used this on a very old map chest that did not have a varnish or other finish. It worked beautifully. I highly recommend for older antique furniture and cabinetry. I am not sure that this is the right product for molding in a house. It would probably work but it takes a bit of effort to rub it into the wood. You would also need a lot of it. I would suggest a danish oil for molding, you cab brush it on and wipe off excess easily.
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I can't say if it's good for your kitchen cabinets. My cabinets are very old mahogany with a low sheen varnish with a lot of mileage...a scratch here and there. I clean the cabinets with a dampened cloth to remove dust/ dirt. Let dry and apply Rejuvenate. They are still old but with a shiny and perky look about them.
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I will not recommend use on furniture, some of the ingredients can damage the finish of varnished wood.
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It would be a LOT of work as the briwax would fill the crevices and you'd have to really polish to reduce it. It would smooth the table out however if you let it build up in the crevices, allow to dry/set and then polish the surface. If you want the rough surface then I'd say 'no'. If you do want it to fill in the crevices then make sure you use a sturdy piece of clothe, not terry cloth. You want something sturdy and smooth with no threads to catch. I honestly love briwax from the time I first discovered it in England, 1983!
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You would have to de-blacken the scratches and possibly fill them in with wood putty, if needed. As a clear varnish, this would otherwise heighten the contrast between the scratches and the floor. Alternatively, you could just go with the distressed look and pretend you did it on purpose.
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I'm not sure this product would be what you want, this has a paper backing I used it to reface cabinets where there won't be much contact but had new doors and end panels installed. I also just used a wipe on poly nothing brushed on to soak thru veneer I think that might ripple the surface. Hope this is helpful.
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i think it will look fine but if you scrape your counter top often and it is in fact a high traffic area i would use their counter top transformation which is pricey but great and very durable or their counter top finishes in a can. i repainted an old frig with stainless steel paint which looked great, and a counter of a small unit but i have a cutting surface on part of it which is where hot pots etc go. it is great stuff but work fast and make confident roller or brush passes not tentative ones. it is beautiful.
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No, I would not! It works perfectly on smooth, unfinished furniture - even unpainted but I would not recommend it for reclaimed would and certainly not crevices or chips in the wood. I have no idea what to use except for a good power sander and work down from several grades of sandpaper until it is more manageable.
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I would give it a try. The colors did not match my wood exactly at first look but when I used it, it really hid the scratches. it does not fill in the scratches but draws your eye away from them.
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There is no varnish or finish on this piece except flat paint. Just a good wiping-down would probably suffice. Then ask a paint store the best kind of paint to use on the table in whatever color & finish (flat or gloss) you want.
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This is a surface prep medium. Not to be used as a top coat. Also, this doesn't dry completely clear like you would think. I suggest a spray varnish or something like modge podge.