30th October, 2009 - Posted by Meccanator - No Comments
Yes. Only one coat is needed and a 32oz bottle will generally cover about 200 sq ft. Read More
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Saman was developed exclusively for interior use, but for smaller exterior projects (i.e. signs, flower boxes etc…) we recommend that you seal with exterior varnish after the application. Read More
30th October, 2009 - Posted by Meccanator - No Comments
Saman stain is compatible with any kind of topcoat available on the market. Water base, oil base varnishes, lacquers and waxes. Saman water base varnishes are available in semi-gloss, satin and mat finishes. Read More
30th October, 2009 - Posted by Meccanator - No Comments
Normally 30 minutes to 1 hour when using Saman brand varnish. For competitive brands 6 to 12 hours. Read More
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Any type of unsealed wood will accept the stain. Be aware that depending on wood species colors will vary. It is recommended that you do preliminary testing on a hidden area of the surface or a similar piece of wood to confirm the color. Read More
30th October, 2009 - Posted by Meccanator - No Comments
Most pine is pretty light, so the Light Scratch Remover would be best. Always bearing in mind that the scratch removers will be effective when the scratches are down to the wood causing discoloration versus the surround. If they are just light surface scratches that aren’t down to the wood and that don’t create a » Read More
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This is often a result of improper drying between coats of finish. Drastic temperature changes during the drying/curing process may also result in cracking. Incompatible materials and insufficient mixing of product are additional sources of cracking. However, the most common cause of cracking is that the coats applied are too heavy. Always allow for proper » Read More
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Orange peel is often caused by a lack of proper flow when spraying a finish. Insufficient or incompatible reduction is also common causes. A finish that dries too quickly will often orange peel, especially if improper air pressure is being used to spray. In serious cases, the problem may be corrected with a rubbing compound » Read More
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Our experience with Trade Secret furniture polish shows that if you push the mister pump gently (half-way, three-quarters etc…) it will spray in a stream pattern. If you completely push the mister pump from top to bottom in a single motion it will spray a circular spray pattern. By using the smooth movement and complete » Read More
28th October, 2009 - Posted by Meccanator - No Comments
Because there is so much tone variety in all species of stained wood, it’s hard to say without seeing the piece, but a general rule of thumb is most Cherry tones tend to get the best results with dark scratch remover. In questionable cases, the light scratch remover can be used on darker surfaces and » Read More