
How to apply sanding sealer. The stearate which is a soft fluffy soap adds loft to the lacquer making it build up and fill in pores much faster. A good sanding sealer protects against discoloration caused by finishes fills the pores of the wood to assure a smooth finish as well as providing a durable base on which to apply the final. It also makes the lacquer softer and acts as a lubricant when sanding so that sanding sealer powders off quickly and easily. If youre applying a stain it should go on before the sealer and should be completely.
For more application notes see our product page. Here is an example of how to use. Using the same method apply the sealer across the entire surface area of the wood. Sanding sealer is lacquer or some other basic coating with zinc stearate added.
Finishing applying a sanding sealer to your raw project is a great way to seal the surface and allow your final topcoats to lay on the wood much smoother and with finer luster. Allow it about 1 2 hours of drying. It is designed as a base coat that will dry quickly seal the pores and sand easily with fine sandpaper to create an ultra smooth foundation. Apply the sanding sealer after you have bleached your furniture but before you have applied the stain.
Before the layer dries wipe off the excess sealer using a dry cloth. It is a sanding sealer apply two to three coats of the sealer to achieve a really smooth surface. Sanding sealer can be used with all of our water based and oil based finishes except endur o var. Finish in a flash with a fast drying sealer instead of waiting a day between a sealer coat of poly and the first topcoat speed up the process by first applying a fast drying sanding sealer.
The sealer should go on after youve done a final sanding with 100 or 120 grit paper and vacuumed the floor. Apply one coat of sanding sealer. Apply two coats of topcoat finish sanding in between coats. To minimize grain raising and make the first coat easier to sand apply a water based sanding sealer before spraying or brushing on topcoats.
A sanding sealer can be used on bare unstained floors doors furniture and cabinets prior to applying either an oil based or a water based clear finish.