Allan Grant Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 My sister's friend is building a new home with exposed pine beams. He wants to keep it as white as possible. He's looking at Rustoleum Ultimate Polyurethane, Deft Interior/Exterior, General Finishes EnduroClear and two flooring products, Lenmar and Bona which I've never heard of. Does anyone have any experience with which WB Poly is the 'whitest?' This will be a brush-on, not sprayed, application. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 I've used the General Finishes quite a bit with good results. I will admit that I've never brushed it on but, have read a few posts here where others have. http://www.rockler.com/general-finishes-ef-high-performance-polyurethane-top-coat-satin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Grant Posted March 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Thanks, Todd. Appreciate the info and will pass it along. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceHoleInOne Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 The General Finishes water-based lacquer may be a cheaper way to go. However, the tech data sheet recommends spray. You may want to purchase a quart and see how brushing goes? I'm assuming these are ceiling beams? If so, not a huge deal if the finish isn't perfect like a table top. The goal is to seal. The tone of wood is going to change as it ages, no mater what coating you put over it. However, the water based finish that is "water white" will not yellow over time. -Ace- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minorhero Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 The pine will definitely yellow as it ages. If he wants to preserve the current look he may want to consider tints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Bona is a floor finish. he can certainly use it on the beams but it seems to be an expensive option for something that will see no wear. see if you can get a sample of rubio monocoat 5% white. It is a mix of oil and wax with a little bit of white pigment, which will cancel out the yellow and help keep it looking natural. It is marketed as a floor finish. In terms of waterbased products I would recommend GF high performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slagathor Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 I have been using Target Coatings EM2000 quite a bit, although have sprayed it. Very clear finish to my eye. Have no experience brushing this, unfortunately... EM2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Dry Posted April 18, 2016 Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 General Finishes High Performance WB Poly is dead simple to apply with a foam brush. Jen brand brushes work better than the ones you get at the big box store because the foam is better and they are mounted better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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