Any suggestions for making the top less glossy? I like these but prefer less gloss and a lighter more matte finish.
918806
You can find a matte finish varnish at most any hardware store. One coat of varnish brushed on the top of the tables should achieve the look that you want.
799267
the ones I have have a matte white top and I want to order more. THEY ARE SIMPLY "R." I keep getting the minus or + sign. where can I get the R's? any ideas?
1066948
The best way to go about refinishing your top would be to sand it all down to bare wood and apply The Good Stuff. That way there is no issue with compatibility and the finish will look better and last longer. It's a little extra work but would be worth it.
2144259
Matte finish. They are not as dull as normal white paper but definitely not a gloss.
76509
I'd call it semi-gloss. Good quality not cheap looking. Trust me I always go for high end items.
1525199
if you are going to show both colors I recommend black/gold or brown/gold but not white or yellow. flat or gloss? maybe a semi-gloss not so shiny
1587116
I don't know if it makes sense, but it's a little bit of both I'd say. Sitting on my lap it's more matte with some hints of gloss on the sides due to nearby light. But in most light, and for the most part, I'd say it's glossy.
2153445
I'm sorry, but I don't know... I got the gloss yellow and blue, but I think that matte finish may be a little better. No evidence to back that up since I haven't seen or had the opportunity to have any contact with the matte bumpers, but that is my thoughts on that. Sorry I can't be of more help. :-/
400532
I would likely use Minwax or polyurethane, both in the paint dept. of Home Depot, or could get through Amazon. Polyurethane will give you a higher gloss finish. Why I used this &gt;&gt; was to stain kitchen and bath cabinets darker that were '80's oak'. I then used this topcoat over the base gel stain.
2096632
I guess it's closer to a Matte finish than gloss, but it has a smother texture than a really flat finish. Maybe it's closer to a low-lustre finish. BTW, mine is holding up very well.
960862
I had that problem too. Try spraying them with Pam. Eventually, they sort of get greasy and it gets easier. They're not as slick as you are led to believe.
276580
Not a high gloss finish closer to a matte black but not exactly as dull as a matte
821991
I may not know exactly what you are talking about, but I've used them for years and have never noticed any major gloss issues. HTH!
1466995
They are very similar, but I think the satin is a little more reflective(with tiny shiny specks). Personally, I prefer the semi-matte.
2009259
I prefer the High Gloss, and use it almost all the time. But I belong to a photo club and we print, mount and compete with our photos and most of them prefer the soft gloss. Sue
2019472
The finish is gloss, but only on the body and headstock. The matte finish is really only available on older models. It does however, not effect the glorious sound in any way. This could quite possibly be one of the best masterbilt models yet, and that is ignoring the awesome electronics this has.
1219802
I have textured black. Mine aren't shiney glossy black but more like a porous black powder coat (think bed liner that kinda sparkles). The do reflect some light but not like a glassy gloss black where u can see a reflection. Google images to see what they look like installed. Textured black is grippy and i like the way they look.