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Rag wiping varnish onto chair legs was a game changer
Brushing varnish always made a mess on spindles. I saw someone online using a rag instead. So I gave it a shot on my last project. The varnish goes on thin and even. No more ugly drips or brush marks to fix.
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aaronroberts7mo ago
What kind of rag did you use though... an old t-shirt always leaves lint in my finish. Did you have that problem, or did you use a special cloth?
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lisas787mo ago
I grabbed a blue microfiber cloth from the auto section at Walmart. It was like three dollars for a two-pack. Zero lint issues, which was a HUGE relief after my t-shirt disasters. I make sure to wash them alone with hot water and no dryer sheets. The difference in the finish is honestly night and day.
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thomas_campbell397mo ago
Back in my old apartment, I tried using a rag from a torn bath towel. It shed so much fluff that the chair leg looked like it grew a sweater. I spent hours picking off tiny bits before I could redo the finish. Now I use those cheap, lint-free cloths from the hardware store, and it's a total game changer. They absorb just enough varnish to lay down a smooth coat without any drips. It saves me so much time sanding out mistakes.
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