Matte Finish Table Top
Another option is to rub out the finish with a hardening oil such as teak or tung oil with a matte polish for wood or with wax.
Matte finish table top. If you want a matte polyurethane finish use a water based product. Both give durable finishes. At one time the definition of a quality furniture finish was a piano finish. Clear matte oil based floor finish polyurethane 2 pack model 286768 93 96 case 93 96 case free delivery.
Don t let the name confuse you we re still talking about polyurethane coatings here. The product dries to an evened out low sheen finish and as soon as it cures which could take up to a month it becomes rock hard a must have feature if you want a tabletop that s able to withstand daily wear and tear. You can buy it in a variety of sizes which can help reduce waste if you re refinishing a very small or very large kitchen table. Varathane is a very good product and i find it easier to work with but it just can t match the finish i get with gf.
Finishing a tabletop is tricky. Until danish modern furniture started to hit big during the 1960s. Their flat high performance top coat is a clear flat water based topcoat and excels at making chalk painted or milk painted projects much more durable. First one up is the general finishes water based urethane topcoat.
My favorite top coats are. General finishes high performance top coat in flat finish and varathane crystal clear water based polyurethane in matte finish. In stock at store today 6 shop in store only. More than any other furniture surface a tabletopreflects light and shows off every little flaw.
It can give off strong fumes when applied so apply in a well ventilated area and take necessary precautions. View top sellers in. Frequently sprayed on it leaves a thin coat that dries faster than other finishes. Standard brush on polyurethane varnish works well as a tabletop finish.
Most danish modern pieces sported flat or matte finishes. This general finishes top coat does an outstanding job of preserving the look feel and color of chalk paint. And your work has to be perfect. Best top coat for chalk paint general finishes high performance top coat in flat.
General finishes sgqt arm r seal urethane topcoat great finish for kitchen table top arm r seal oil based topcoat is a tough long lasting wood finish that comes in a can with a pry off lid. While not as bulletproof as a conversion varnish it is more than adequate for most conditions. If you have to use an oil based finish you can top coat it with a water based no shine polyurethane. On a big table especially coating the entire surface before the finish becomes too sticky is the ultimate test of speed and skill.