Reddit reviews Rust-Oleum 260357 Ultimate Polyurethane, Half Pint, Matte
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Protects interior wood surfaces such as cabinets, doors, trim and moreWater based acrylic formula dries fast and cleans up with soap and waterDries to the touch in 1 hour and covers up to 37.5 sq. ft. per quart; recoat after 2 hoursDurable poly top coat provides excellent scratch and stain resistance with a soft, smooth finishProtective matte finish reduces the appearance of fingerprints and smudges
First of all thanks a lot for your time and help!! Sorry for the delay - it's been taking me a while to look up stuff on Amazon according to your suggestions.
Thanks for confirming that I should get half a pint stain and a quart of the poly!
As far as sanding papers go - thank you so much for clearing that up. At first I found lots of 3M stuff (as you said), but then I came across this pack, so I thought it was sufficient. At first neither of you guys had mentioned it, so I could have gone through with it, thinking they were fine.
However, and correct me if I'm wrong, but I think I end up spending way too much even though I barely need a few sanding papers, because look:
Okay, so I'll pick up this hand sander (couldn't find a cheap cork).
Then, for the 220 grit: 3M 9000NA-20-CC Sandpaper Aluminum Obyide, 9-Inch by 11-Inch, Very Fine (pack of 5)
320 grit: Norton 02613 3X Handy Aluminum-Oxide Sandpaper 320 Grit, 9-Inch x 11-Inch, 3-Pack
Ultra Fine grey Scotch-Brite, according to Amazon you have to prove you are professional before they allow you to buy 3M's version, so I found these, instead: Mirka 18-118-448RP 3 pieces 4 1/2-Inch by 9-Inch Ultra Fine Scuff Pads (Grey) 1500 grit
So overall, it's $6.99 for the hand sander tool, $7.52 for the 220 grit, $6.95 for the 320 grit, $12.06 for the scotch (1500 grit); a total of $33.52 for sanding material!
Is it justified for just one piece of tabletop? Did I get something extra? Maybe something I shouldn't have? You tell me. If it's reasonable then I don't mind.
As for my poly, as I said, I intend to use this water based, matte one: Rust-Oleum 260357 Ultimate Polyurethane, Half Pint, Matte (I'll get 2 buckets). My brush will not touch anything else besides that, as I will use foam brushes to apply whatever stain I'll end up with. For this reason, I think the procedure in which you are supposed to keep the brush you use clean and prevent it from drying out, should remain similar to any other water based poly, no? You're the expert so I have no clue, but I couldn't find any specific instructions on that page (I also went through the questions and reviews).
I'm not from the US, by the way. Luckily, though, there is a free shipping promotion, otherwise all of these things would have added up to sooo much more. Due to that, as far as water based stains go, I think going for water based stain and praying it will be good enough is going to be both a waste of time and money, because I'm going to have to wait over a week for all of these things to arrive. It's not like I can get it overnight, test it and see if it's to my liking. that is why I'm trying to get everything right the first time (And I've already seen how the oil based stain will end up looking like, so it would be a safe bet). Would you say that in general, water based stains show similar results to their oil based counterparts? If so, then I might as well just take a gamble.
I have to go now but I will be sure to read your reply (should you send it before I return).
Thanks a lot for all of your help! I really appreciate it!
If the satin is too shiny, no harm done, brush this over the entire sprayed area. Because they don’t make matte spray in cans that I'm aware of. So, it’s essentially trial and error. But I would go with the satin spray first.
https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-260357-Touch-Polyurethane-Matte/dp/B00714ZO22/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1474227501&sr=8-3&keywords=varathane+matte