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I have an Interlux Schooner varnish question. During my third coat, towards the bottom of the can I noticed a thick, sludge like mass moving around. I can't seem to find any mixing directions on the can, but I know well enough not to shake the varnish to mix it. Should I be stirring the varnish? I'm moving on to my second can of varnish for my 4th coat and I'm curious what I should be doing.
Thanks
Mark
2 replies:
RE: Stirred, not shaken
I always filter my varnish before use (especially on previously opened containers). I had to look around for it, but Home Depot sells paint and varnish filters. They are kind of like heavy duty coffee filters with a mesh bottom.
-Steve
RE: Stirred, not shaken
» Submitted by Chris J. - Mon, 6/16/08 » 1:24 PM
On my can of 1015 Captain's varnish it says: "Do not shake container. Remove cover a gently stir varnish using a wood paddle or spatula"
When I stir I always gently lift the bottom contents of the can to the top to get an even mixture.
Chris