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My Sealing Technique
I had a definite look in mind for the finish of this dresser.
I wanted a vintage look, but didn’t want to distress it. I wanted it to look clean and like I had bought it that way, but at the same time, as if I had bought it a really long time ago.
The nursery has a travel-themed, vintage look, so I wanted it to appear as if it had traveled the world in a very safe place. Does that make sense? That’s just how my crazy brain works, I suppose.
I wanted the furniture to have a varnish on it, but at the same time, an old piece shouldn’t have a glossy finish, right?
To achieve the look I had in mind, I simply wiped Minwax Fast Drying Clear Satin onto the dresser.
I used a cloth diaper, similar to the ones used for dusting, but you can use any lint-free cloth. An old white t-shirt would also work well.
I rubbed in long, smooth motions, following the grain of the wood.
Typically, you sand between each layer of poly, but I skipped that step because I wanted it to look like it had been worn. I tried my best to achieve an even cover, but the lack of sanding will leave it with a streaky finish (which is desirable when aiming for a vintage look).
I let this dry following the instructions on the can.
Then I applied a second coat to ensure it was thoroughly sealed. After I applied the second coat, I took a dry part of the diaper and rubbed it vigorously over the entire dresser.
You can’t just slap it on there. You must apply it as evenly as possible in long motions, especially on large, flat surfaces. The streaking comes naturally… no need to streak it yourself!
So that’s it. Now you have a piece that looks vintage but has been well-maintained. That might only make sense to me, but I LOVE how it turned out! 🤪
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