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best clear finish for trim work?

12K views 9 replies 5 participants last post by  sbryan55 
#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
Finishing off the 3rd floor as playroom/guest bedroom, wife wanted the trim painted white, but I hate painting and love wood grain so we've compromised on a clear finish on pine moldings. I'm partial to Arm-R_Seal but don't have a ton of experience so would welcome any input from you guys. Thanks!
 
#2 · (Edited by Moderator)
I used poly-acrilic (water based poly… blue can…. I think Minwax makes it) on our pine trim when I built our house.

cut to length
sanded with 220 on belt sander
sealer
pecan stain
poly-acrlic
touch sand with 220 emery
poly-acrlic
poly-acrlic
installed with pneamatic finish nailer

looks great

took forever, even though the poly-acrlic dries really fast

when we built the addition I learned my lesson and used pre-primed tounge and finger joined trim and painted it.
 
#9 ·
Shellac holds up roughly as well as lacquer if not subjected
to water or alcohol. It lasts well and is the easiest film finish
to repair. The Zinnser in the can delivers a gloss appearance
in 3 coats. Dries in about 5 minutes so the work goes
rapidly and dust in the finish is not a problem.
 
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