How to achieve this look???

[james klein]

Hey everyone, I've been running across requests lately for this ultra flat finish, as seen below. I'm not entirely sure of the proper method or product used to achieve this. I have done something similar in the past with the use of a white tint in the top coat, but there is still a considerable amount of sheen. I spray sherwin williams conversion varnishes(typically a 40 gloss) and would like to stay close to this, if at all possible, to avoid any extra setup. Any advice is greatly appreciated...

Flat matte finish.jpg

[John TenEyck]

Doesn't SW make that finish in flat? Seems like they would. If not, you can add flatters to what you are using now. This one should be compatible: http://www.pbsboatstore.com/Interlux-YMA715Q.htm?feed=Froogle&gclid=CjwKEAjwxMetBRDJx6S z2p7DsQ0SJADJHAqNr8jgqyVivWmjN5Z-g1YeWsZg_nNJz8CYTU1ePr0djxoC5Abw_wcB

John

[james klein]

Doesn't SW make that finish in flat? Seems like they would. If not, you can add flatters to what you are using now.


I will look into this. Is a flat topcoat all that's going on here ? Thanks!

[John TenEyck]

Doesn't SW make that finish in flat? Seems like they would. If not, you can add flatters to what you are using now.


I will look into this. Is a flat topcoat all that's going on here ? Thanks!

Hard to say - it's pretty hard to see much of anything in that photo. My recommendation was based on your comment for an "ultra flat finish".

John

[Mel Fulks]

Flat brown paint.