Matte Finish Table Top

First one up is the general finishes water based urethane topcoat.
Matte finish table top. At one time the definition of a quality furniture finish was a piano finish. 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. This general finishes top coat does an outstanding job of preserving the look feel and color of chalk paint. 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.
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. Until danish modern furniture started to hit big during the 1960s. Frequently sprayed on it leaves a thin coat that dries faster than other finishes. Best top coat for chalk paint general finishes high performance top coat in flat.
If you have to use an oil based finish you can top coat it with a water based no shine polyurethane. Clear matte oil based floor finish polyurethane 2 pack model 286768 93 96 case 93 96 case free delivery. On a big table especially coating the entire surface before the finish becomes too sticky is the ultimate test of speed and skill. General finishes high performance top coat in flat finish and varathane crystal clear water based polyurethane in matte finish.
Don t let the name confuse you we re still talking about polyurethane coatings here. Most danish modern pieces sported flat or matte finishes. I finished my dining table in that way 30 years ago and despite daily use it still looks almost as good as the day i brought it into the house. Lacquer is a wood finish typically made with a solution of nitrocellulose and solvents to make a glossy or matte coating.
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. In stock at store today 6 shop in store only. 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. Standard brush on polyurethane varnish works well as a tabletop finish.
Both give durable finishes. My favorite top coats are. View top sellers in. 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.
It can give off strong fumes when applied so apply in a well ventilated area and take necessary precautions. If you want a matte polyurethane finish use a water based product. And your work has to be perfect. Finishing a tabletop is tricky.