How can I minimize brush marks in polyurethane where wood grain meets from different directions?

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Am finishing dining table that has wood grain that meets in center of table and goes in different directions. Using thinned, oil poly, applied with ox-tail brush. Have applied 1 coat. Doesn't look good where grain meets.
How do I apply with the grain, when they go in 2 directions, for a great look?

Jerry_Contrary · Answer

I would sand the surface with a fine grit paper to remove any brush marks. Wipe it down with denatured alcohol to remove the dust. Get you a foam roller and roll a coat onto the surface. Roll slowly to prevent too many air bubbles. Allow it to dry and put a second finish coat on it. Three coats is standard in the industry. Foam rollers tend to leave a smooth finish overall with no worry of brush marks. You can also add some Japanese Drier to the poly to make it dry faster.

Answered by Jerry_Contrary on January 30, 2021

How can I minimize brush marks in polyurethane where wood grain meets from different directions?

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