![]() I was advised or misunderstood about applying the mineral spirits. Maybe a fan blowing on it would help.įollow-up: Thank you for your prompt response. It sounds to me the stain is not dry and you have to wait. It should be applied, not to heavy but evenly, let sit for 5 minutes and then remove the excess with a clean cloth. I’m also not sure how you applied the stain. Have I done something wrong? What to do next?Ī: I’m not sure why you applied mineral spirits to the stain. I was told the last step is to apply a gel top coat. Q: I sanded the top of a Knoll walnut desk, stained and applied mineral spirits. ![]() If it is non ambering water borne, best to apply a small sample with the finish. I would use water on the wood to give an indication of the colour of the wood if using an oil based finish. Get a piece of fine sand paper and give it a rub. ![]() Having said that, I wouldn’t expect any issue with the spot. Will these marks buff out of the floor? Is it safe to use mineral spirits on unfinished hardwood? Would paint or laquer thinner be better? Thank you.Ī: Mineral spirits, paint thinner (unless you mean turpentine), and varsol are all the same, though unless virgin mineral spirits is used there can be other contaminants in the mineral spirits. ![]() We had the mill do a light wire brush and the installer was going to buff the floor before staining it. There is a white residue on parts of the boards. Related Q: We are having unfinished sawn white oak insta lled and the installer used mineral spirits to show us the color of a few boards. Make sure your finish and applicators are clean and free of debris also. Make sure there is no dust on window sills, etc., and no air movement across the floor while it sets up. Just vacuum well, and if you like, wipe the floor down with a micro weave mop. ![]()
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