Tips /Troubleshooting
Problem: Adhesion
Problem: Air Entrapment
Problem: Benard Cells
Problem: Blisters
Blistering: The formation of bubbles or pimples on the surface of finished work. Caused by exposure to excessive heat, by grease or other volatile material under the finish, by moisture in the wood or by the too frequent application of coats. Anything that causes a gas or vapor to form under the film may cause blistering.
Problem: Bloom/Haze
Bloom: A bluish cast that forms on the surface of a dried film of finishing material. May be caused by a deposition of smoke or other foreign material from the atmosphere or by the softening of the film during rubbing operations, thus allowing traces of oil to remain on or in the surface which later sweat out to form a hazy film.