Minimizing air bubbles
Q: I have recently sanded, stained and varnished the floors. They Look really nice but the last coat has accumulated air bubbles. I was wondering if there is a quick and easy way for me to remove the top layer containing the air bubbles and re vanishing them. Or, is there any solution, like sprays or liquids to minimize the air bubbles to make them disappear?
A: The finish will have to be buffed again with a fine abrasive to knock off the tops of the air bubbles. These fish eyes are the worst kind. After a thorough clean up, make sure there is no air moving across the floor which would cause the finish to set up too fast before it has flowed out and levelled. There will be some air in the finish, likely from the applicator you are using, and it needs time to flow and allow the air to escape.
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