Tools & Materials
Phoenix Finishing Inc. - Phoenix Finish-All
More of a sealer than a finish
Dec 04, 2014
Results Were Dull
Street price/qt.: $22
Coats needed – wiping: 4
Coats needed – brushing: 5
Surface quality – wiping: Fair
Surface quality – brushing: Very good
Shimmer/depth*: Fair
Figure**: Very good
Scratch test: Good
Comments: More of a sealer than a finish. Required many coats and results were dull.
*Tested on cherry
**Tested on curly maple
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