Varnish or Polyurathane?

[gerry_ke]

Is there any reason to use one versus the other? Varnish seems to have a glossier (sp?) finish. Is there a big price difference? Also, what kind of brush or brush spounge works best when applying these finishes? Any tips on sanding between coats? New guy here looking for finishing tips!

[Anonymous]

The best you can do is to follow the manufacturer recommendations, I did used VS but polyacrilic and I follow what the manufacturer of the coating recommend for application getting great results.

[brimichm]

Try using ultra fine steel wool between coats and use a tack cloth to remove any residual. I used what was recommended also when applying. If using a water based finish you might think twice before using steel wool and try a very very fine sand paper. remember all you want to do is scuff the surface and remove any small particles and imperfections, not remove the coating.

[gerry_ke]

I went with the varnish. After several coats it is looking good. Now I am wondering if i need to “sand” the final coat with ultra ultra (the finest I can find at lowes “0000”) fine steel wool, or is it fine unsanded? If I do sand it do I then wipe it with something? to restore the shine after its sanded?

[Anonymous]

You dont need to sand the last coat. What you are doing sanding between coats is actually smoothing the surface everytime so the next layer will cure better and smoother. Last coat must seal completely.

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