Waterlox sealer/finish as top coat

[wayne shriver]

I made a changing table/dresser for my 1st grandchild out of cherry, and after six wipe on coats of waterlox gloss I would like less shine. Does anybody know if I can use waterlox sealer/finish as a top coat to get a more satin look?

[Howard Acheson]

>>>> Does anybody know if I can use waterlox sealer/finish as a top coat to get a more satin look?

Yes, no problem. Scuff sand the existing surface with 320 paper, vacuum and apply the Sealer/Finish. You have plenty of finish on your item now. I would apply only one coat of the Sealer/Finish. Be sure to stir the product thoroughly to get the flatters into suspension. Re-stir ever 5-10 minutes while applying.

[Scott Holmes]

I don't think the sealer/finish has any flatteners... although it does say:
"Produces a medium sheen appearance (75° gloss level when finished; fades to a 50-55° gloss level in 3-6 months)."

[wayne shriver]

Thanks! Here are the results.DSC_0052.jpgDSC_0057.jpgDSC_0056.jpg

[Scott Holmes]

Very nice job Wayne.

[Prashun Patel]

Glad it came out great. I've used a decent amount of both the Gloss and the Original Sealer/Finish. Neither contain flatteners and don't require stirring. For whatever reason, the sealer DOES produce a lower final luster than the Gloss. The Sealer will go on very glossy, but within a week or two, it settles down. So too does the Gloss, but to a lesser extent.

I wonder why this is.

The Sealer also goes on darker than the gloss product.

[Henry Ambrose]

It wrinkles microscopically when it dries.