I’d like to apply a water based topcoat to two white oak chairs I’ve sanded. I was interested in using General Finishes water-based topcoat, but don’t know if I should go with the flat or the satin finish. I have read that GF’s satin is shinier than most. Is that true? (I put a coat of Minwax Satin Polycrylic on one and liked the look, but I’m looking for a better product .) I know I don’t want to start mixing. (I’ve already over-complicated the process!) I also know I don’t want a glossy look and not a totally matte look. Ugh. Pictures of two parts of chair attached for reference. Thanks in advance for your advice/thoughts to this new and green refinisher!
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Wow, quiet crowd here!
This is a great question and is in the queue for to be answered the next podcast episode.
In case you can't wait, I'll sum up my thoughts. You can always take sheen off with abrasives. Much harder to add it! Go with gloss, and sand it back with #0000 steel wool until you're happy.
Tune into the next STL to hear Mike tell me something I probably overlooked!
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