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RE: Uneven Poly Sheen (How to Fix?)

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
Hi all.

I, like an idiot, didn't mix my poly before I put down the final coat and it resulted in an uneven sheen with 1/2 the floor looking like semi-gloss and half looking like satin.

See floor here:

http://tinypic.com/r/32zuhrt/9

Now, we DO WANT the satin finish, not the higher gloss one. Minwax quick drying oil-based satin poly.

The question of the day - how do I "degloss" the shiny side?

Thanks in advance.
 
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#2 · (Edited by Moderator)
your TinyPic link does not relate to your flooring issue. . . . .
(( possible SPAM here ))

as for the floor issue: you don't degloss it - you put on another coat of satin,
well mixed, over the entire floor.

Read, Understand and Follow the instructions on the label of all products you use.
Pay particular attention to the safety notes and heed the warnings accordingly.
any rags used in the prepping/finishing process that have paint, stain, solvents,
or oils on them, should be laid out in the open to completely air dry prior to discarding them.
improperly discarding rags that have wet oils and finishes on them could result
in spontaneous combustion that could result in a fire causing personal injury
or the total loss of your shop or home.

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#3 · (Edited by Moderator)
your TinyPic link does not relate to your flooring issue. . . . .
(( possible SPAM here ))

- John Smith
The link worked for me. I saw a photo of a wooden floor annotated showing the shiny and dull areas. What's with the rest of your lecture about reading instructions anyway? We have a new user who needs help and you're making accusations of spamming and talking down to them.

Back to the original post, Blentil, your best option is to get another can and mix it well. Don't try to just repair the glossy part. Chalk it up to experience and be happy with the fact that your floor will have an extra durable layer of protection :)
 
#5 ·
Yeah, John is a little harsh today. Must not have slept good. lol

Link worked for me.
Same advise as above, new coat would be easiest.

You could probably use a buffer with some kind of high grit screen to change the sheen,
but I have no experience to tell you what to use, so new coat for me.
 
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