General Overview
The best way to gloss the wood is to apply the Polyurethane gloss over it due to the fact that this will bring life to the woodwork by making it more appealing and glamorous. To gloss the wood well the preparing the surface is very much necessary. Few tactics like sanding and sealing of the surface are important gloss the wood. It is always recommended to keep the gloss in the best condition by maintaining it.
Easy Steps To Gloss Stained Wood Furniture High
The steps to gloss wood furniture high are mentioned below.
- Surface Preparation: Clean the furniture piece finely using the damp cloth and pour the few drops of the mild soap on the furniture and rub it using the cloth again in order to remove the dirt and other built up.
Work Area Preparation: Cover the area that doesn't need to be glossed using the painter's tape in order to keep them protected against getting accidentally stained. - Sanding: Start with the sanding the entire surface where the gloss needs to be applied. Keep on sanding in back-and-forth directions once done follow up be re-sanding using the fine-grit sandpaper.
- Vacuuming: Once the sanding is over vacuum entire surface in order to remove all the sanding leftover.
- Undercoats: Open the cane of the polyurethane gloss and stir it slowly. Shaking or fast stirring of the gloss is prohibited.
- Sealing: Prior application of the gloss the furniture piece need to be single coated with the sealer and let it dry as per the waiting time instructed on the product.
- Polyurethane: The polyurethane finish needs to be applied over the wood using the paintbrush and cover the space as a whole and allow it to sit for 24 hours.
- Second Coat: After the completion of the 24 hours the second coat of the polyurethane finish needs to be applied.
- Remove Bumps And Uneven Spots: Ensure to remove the bumps and unnatural spots from the furniture surface with the help of a razor.
- Re-sanding: Follow up by re-sanding the area with wet or dry 400-grit sandpaper gently. The sanding must be done on the areas where bumps and uneven spots are removed.
- Final Coat: The final coat of the paint must be only applied once the second coat is dried finely. Waiting time recommended for this is 48 hours not more than that.
- Gloss: Once the final coat is also dried apply the gloss as a part of the finishing touch.
- Dusting: Dusting and vacuuming on a frequent basis is necessary to keep gloss well maintained. Ensure to use only light cleaners and a soft cloth for cleaning purpose.