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7th August 2005, 07:00 PM #1
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Finishing
I am in the process of making a counter top. That counter top is 5 mm below the edging for a purpose. I am hoping to fill this with clear polyurethane after staining. Can anybody tell me if there is a good process in order to get a finish with no bubbles as I have worked out I will need about 2.75 l to get a full coat to the required level. Should I do it in stages or in one big shot. I look forward to your replies. I will post pictures when I get some replies of the right process.
I understand how to level it all perfectly as it currently is as level as they come.
Thankyou for your help.
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Kris"Last year I said I'd fix the squeak in the cupbaord door hinge... Right now I have nearly finished remodelling the whole damn kitchen!"
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7th August 2005, 08:36 PM #2
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I wouldnt use poly that thick as its soft and will dent easily(dig fingernail in easy)rather go with some epoxy resin although it'll be alot dearer. A two-pac poly might work too?
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7th August 2005, 08:53 PM #3
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There are crystal clear finishes (such as envirotex) that are intended to be poured.
They use a gas torch to eliminate air bubbles
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8th August 2005, 05:26 PM #4
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Kris, if you decide to go with a polyurethane, either single or two pack you will have to build it up over lots of coats.
As Harry72 pointed out a thick, single coating will be soft, but even worse is the fact that such a thick coat won't dry clear, it will only dry white and opaque.
If you go this way, be sure to rub it back between each coat to ensure good lamination.
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