I am re-finishing a Parota slab dining table. I want a durable finish and have chosen arm-r-seal based on past experience.
I purchased the arm-r-seal satin finish. I discovered that, for best results, the satin finish should be applied last over gloss finish undercoats. Reportedly the satin flattening agents create some cloudiness. It's a major hassle for me to obtain the gloss finish product, as we are in Mexico and it cannot be air freighted or it costs about 4x from amazon.
So my chosen options are to apply the satin finish only or to apply an undercoat of Minwax Tung Oil Finsh, which I have on hand.
Has anyone used Arm-r-seal satin finish, say 3 coats, and been disappointed in the appearance?
Plan B, with the tung oil finish undercoat, would eliminate one coat of the satin product and perhaps avoid or lessen cloudiness.
It is a beatiful slab and I would like my finishing process to be top-notch.
Your input would be greatly appreciated. thanks.