I am glad you enjoy this video, I used 80 for getting a flat surface, and 220 to further polish the desktop to an acceptable level of finish. It totally depend on how smooth you would like. but IMO, 800 is too fine in term of shaping the surface. and 1000 is too glossy,
Hi, after the first passage of wipe-on poly why do you have to sand before every passage ? I thought that the wipe-on poly create a protection since the first application... Last question do you add mineral spirit to poly?
Hello I’m planning on buying the Saljan laminate countertop 98 inch and I’m wondering if there would be anyway I could stain it to look similar to the color of the karlby. I just like the dark walnut look but I can’t afford the karlby. Do you think it would be doable? Any tips, anything to be aware of, any color recommendations?
Hey, as long as Salian has wood veneers, you could try to sand down the laminate and apply danish oil in dark walnut color. Just make sure that the laminate is completely sanded down before stain it
Thanks for sharing! May I know what is the point of sanding? Isn't sanding the poly layer you applied? I've got the same counter top, do I need to pour Danish oil too? Wouldn't it darken its color? Sorry got my ignorance 😁
Curious, was the main motivation to just get a different finish, or does the walnut color look darker than the original? Also, did you apply the same treatment to the edge banding as the main top (sand+oil/poly)?
good question, yes the danish oil gave a darker look, and the poly finish is more durable then original wax. Also i took this as a simple DIY task and kill some time during the lock down😬
I want to cut my Karlby too cause it’s too long. How do you apply the edge banding after you cut it cause the karlby will show it’s inner wood after u cut it
