New beer bar opening in Plymouth

[Slipknot]

I used a 2 part finish that uses an acid catalyst. I had no time to use 2 part urethane like I wanted to since they could not wait the 21 days it would take for full cure and it would show scratches all over, so it was cheaper and quicker this way. They are happy and it looks great. I used commercial conversion varnish in satin for the rest of the furnishings.

[basswipe]

Originally Posted by Slipknot

I used a 2 part finish that uses an acid catalyst. I had no time to use 2 part urethane like I wanted to since they could not wait the 21 days it would take for full cure and it would show scratches all over, so it was cheaper and quicker this way. They are happy and it looks great. I used commercial conversion varnish in satin for the rest of the furnishings.

We use conversion varnish quite a bit.

Did you use vinyl sealer under the cv?Some years back I refinished the mahogany table tops for a local restaraunt and the sample failed.The issue was that the owners wanted grain fill.Sprayed the cv straight over the fill and it flaked off.Come to find that I needed to use vinyl sealer over the fill.I now use it regardless because you never know.

[Slipknot]

No , it is self sealing and weaker if you use ML Campbell CV over vinyl sealer. certain stains or glaze may require a barrier coat of that but not what I used. I used a level sealer to get a heavy build, then the CV gloss topcoats

[basswipe]

Originally Posted by Slipknot

No , it is self sealing and weaker if you use ML Campbell CV over vinyl sealer. certain stains or glaze may require a barrier coat of that but not what I used. I used a level sealer to get a heavy build, then the CV gloss topcoats

As far as the cv goes I've always used the Sherwin Kemvar which you have to catalyze.

I've never had trouble over ML Campbell stains.Love the Woodsong II stains and so far any topcoat loves it.I grain filled those table tops with Behlan Pour-O-Pak which is an oil-based grain filler.Kemvar didn't like it which is why I ended up using the vinyl sealer.

Love talking shop with someone who knows!

[Moses]

Frequent that area quite often, will they be open tomorrow?

[Slipknot]

not sure Mike
last I heard they were waiting for a Fire inspection, and they don't make an appt. , just show up so you're at their mercy I guess.

facebook showed they got their sign up finally, my wife told me.

When I get my part done, I'll post some pics.

basswipe, I didn't know you did inside stuff too, thought you were an outside guy. Sherwin W. makes a great product, I used to use them, too pricey and you can't beat that ML Campbell stain, easy to use. I like simple, people don't want to pay the money for complicated and i can't compete with the huge cabinet companies.

[basswipe]

Originally Posted by Slipknot

basswipe, I didn't know you did inside stuff too, thought you were an outside guy. Sherwin W. makes a great product, I used to use them, too pricey and you can't beat that ML Campbell stain, easy to use. I like simple, people don't want to pay the money for complicated and i can't compete with the huge cabinet companies.

18yrs at my current employer doing custom new homes and historic restorations inside and out.I've had the opportunity to be involved in some really cool stuff.