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   Dave45 | Apr 17, 2009 05:18pm | #1

   Did you use a "flat" paint? You may need to use a "satin" or a semi-gloss"

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   BG | Apr 17, 2009 06:20pm | #2

   Dave45,Sorry Dave, I left off the semi-gloss part. Although, it appears flatter than eggshell.

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   Dave45 | Apr 17, 2009 07:37pm | #4

   I've used a Kelly Moore latex paint that is formulated for "heavy" use (e.g. doors, tables, desks, etc) that came out very well.I've also lightly scuff sanded latex and shot polyurethane over it to add durabliity.

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   BG | Apr 18, 2009 01:04am | #8

   Dave45,Do you think the varnish would hold over the latex....maybe a water based poly?

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   saschafer | Apr 17, 2009 06:50pm | #3

   I assume you mean Sherwin-Williams Pro Classic? I, too, have noticed that the semi-gloss is surprisingly flat. But there isn't any standard for what "semi-gloss," "satin," etc. really mean, so I guess you get what you get.

   I don't think there's any reason that you couldn't wax it, with the caveat that future recoating will require more work to strip the wax.

   -Steve

    

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   BG | Apr 18, 2009 01:02am | #7

   saschafer,Yes, the SW Pro classic is what I used. I'm shooting for a rubbed out look..not glossy but not dull either. I'm kinda wondering if semi is this flat how flat is satin.

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   HowardAcheson | Apr 17, 2009 09:48pm | #5

   Your best bet is to apply a coat or two of a gloss over what you have. Test it on some inconspicuous spot first to be sure it's what you want.

   Wax will not provide much more in the way of gloss and once you start with wax, you will need to continually re do it. Wax is not good in a kitchen environment. Things like oil and moisture just make it gummy.

   Howie.........
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   BG | Apr 18, 2009 01:08am | #9

   Howard,All and all, its my own damn fault. The first SW store I went into(locally) offered to open the cans and produce a sample once swmbo had determined the color. I went to the second SW store up in NH to buy the product...to save on the tax...forgot all about the testing.

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   Quickstep | Apr 17, 2009 11:23pm | #6

   I've used the same combo. SW Pro-Classic semi gloss is flatter that other Semi-Gloss. I usually sand the primer before shooting the top coat and have discovered that that produces a bit more gloss.

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   BG | Apr 18, 2009 01:09am | #10

   Quipstep,I can't sand the prime coats now but I was wondering if a light sanding and a third coat of finish would produce better results?

   Edited 4/17/2009 6:11 pm ET by BG

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   Quickstep | Apr 18, 2009 04:57am | #11

   I think it would, but in my experience, the pro-classic takes quite a long time to get hard enough to sand dry. I have wet sanded it using naphtha as a lubricant. It worked, but was messy.

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   BG | Apr 18, 2009 12:26pm | #12

   Quickstep,I've got lots of leftovers or both primer and finish, it's time to grab some scraps and experiment...