Hi all,
I'm trying to modify the look of a table top (approx size 4 by 2m). The
board that was used originally was not perfectly flat. On top of this
board, there is cherry-veneer finished with some kind of varnish.
When looking at the tabletop with light coming from the opposite, a
ripple effect is visible on the surface.
I thought of taking the veneer away, re-sand the board, but the
ripple-effect is to strong and won't be able to sand it out, at least,
that's what a professional told me.
I could change the board...but before I do that.. I'm wondering if
there is a lacquer - varnish - polyester - or other solution which
makes the top flat as a mirror and is transparent, i still want to
enjoy the cherry veneer...
Suggestions are welcome
Jill B
"Jill B" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> I thought of taking the veneer away, re-sand the board, but the
> ripple-effect is to strong and won't be able to sand it out, at least,
> that's what a professional told me.
It will depend on how much of a ripple there is. Lee Valley has some clear
wood finish lacquer that has self levelling properties. You can apply
additional coats to build it up.
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=45092&cat=1,190,42942
Jill B wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'm trying to modify the look of a table top (approx size 4 by 2m).
> The board that was used originally was not perfectly flat. On top of
> this board, there is cherry-veneer finished with some kind of varnish.
> When looking at the tabletop with light coming from the opposite, a
> ripple effect is visible on the surface.
> I thought of taking the veneer away, re-sand the board, but the
> ripple-effect is to strong and won't be able to sand it out, at least,
> that's what a professional told me.
> I could change the board...but before I do that.. I'm wondering if
> there is a lacquer - varnish - polyester - or other solution which
> makes the top flat as a mirror and is transparent, i still want to
> enjoy the cherry veneer...
> Suggestions are welcome
>
> Jill B
I'm not sure whether you mean that the wood itself is "rippled" or if it is
the finish. If the wood itself, I'd think it will always appear rippled
regardless of what you put on it...angular light is always going to create
highlights/shadows even if the finish on the surface is dead flat.
As far as "flat as a mirror and transparent" goes, a pourable resin
qualifies.
http://www.uscomposites.com/polyesters.html (see "casting resin")
http://www.uscomposites.com/kk121.html
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