Most woodstains and varnishes are relatively thin and over time the flatting agents may settle out into fairly solid layers on the bottom of the can. Applying an incompletely stirred mid sheen product often results in a high gloss coating on the timber as a large proportion of the flatting agents are left at the base of the container. To achieve the specified sheen level all of these flatting agents must be distributed evenly throughout the can.

That's a matter of personal preference. Both work well. The glossy finish will be a little sharper; the matte finish will be a little softer. Bear in mind that laminating will add some gloss to the finished product. There are two types of coaster holders. The lucite holders are made to fit each of the four sizes of coasters. The sides of these holders can be of varying heights to accommodate four, five, six or seven coasters. See similar questions...

When you create your card(s), you can select glossy or matte finish. (The glossy finish adds a UV protective coating.) If you are ordering a box of cards, your choice of glossy or matte will be applied to the entire set of cards. You can, however, have sets of cards with different finishes in the same order. See similar questions...

The Satin finish is a matte finish and the easiest to maintain. Because it has a low sheen, it is very forgiving insofar as showing scratches, dents, and wear and tear over time. The Semi Gloss finish has some shine and is a little harder to maintain in that it will show scratches, dents and wear and tear sooner. The High Gloss finish is the hardest to maintain in that it shows everything - dust, dirt, scratches, dents, and wear and tear in general the quickest. See similar questions...

Satin Weave is a basic weave, characterized by long floats of yarn on the face of the fabric. The yarns are weaved in such a way that there is no visible interlacing pattern, which gives the fabric a smooth, shiny surface. See similar questions...

Yes. If the cd or dvd media has a glossy white inkjet printable top, it will be specified in the product title and description. You can also go to here to find our entire selection. See similar questions...

Stressful doesn't even begin to describe working on the original. Even with a simple job, the thought of a screwdriver slipping and putting a big gouge down the middle of the body, does not bear thinking about. I read that Brian uses light gauge strings in his guitar. That makes me wonder that the Brian May Guitar I just bought (dream come true) fits better with the 0.9's it comes with but is it mandatory? I'm actually used to 0.10's. No problem using 10's. See similar questions...

Satin Ebony finishes have evolved through the years. They have gone from varnish to lacquer to the latest water based poly finishes. Our approach is to maintain these unique finishes with water-based technology. If your finish is 5 years old or newer, we recommend using our new Cory Satin Polyester Conditioner. For all other satin ebony finishes, we recommend using our Cory Satin Sheen. See similar questions...

Martin does not recommend using guitar polish on a satin finish instrument, however, it will not harm the guitar. You may notice after time the finish will begin to shine unevenly. To clean the guitar, Martin suggests using a warm, damp cotton cloth to wipe it down and then a dry cotton cloth to finish drying it off. This will remove harmful chemicals. See similar questions...

Mouthpieces with special plating and/or finishes are NON-CANCELABLE and NON-RETURNABLE. Please read our plating policies before ordering mouthpieces with special plating or finishes. See similar questions...

Wood finishing materials have evolved dramatically in the past fifty years. Originally finishing materials were made of varnish or rubbing oils until roughly the 1940’s. The next generation of materials used was lacquer. In the mid 70’s to early 80’s, finishes became environmentally driven to water base. This history can be used as a guideline to determine what finishing material was used and the suitable polish to be used. See similar questions...

Our products are not stained...color is the true wood. Older stock has a diluted watco finish, new product is dipped in Weiman LemonOil for Wood, does not clog pores of wood. The Accessory Bar is a Peg Bar, not intended for earrings, only necklace,bracelet, other larger open ended danglings, such as keyrings etc. Hi I am interested in a rack for necklaces -- one that hangs on the wall. The rack is for my daughter whose lease prohibits the drilling of any holes. See similar questions...

All races share the same finish in beautiful Chumash Park. Look for the large red arch. All races finish on the grass. For spectators, the last tenth of a mile is highly visible from many locations in the park. See similar questions...

We can use non-glossy prints, but the image quality is usually not as sharp as a glossy print. <TOP> See similar questions...

We have these labels ourselves, and so far, they look brand new. Under normal play condition, these labels should last several years. NOTE: They are not waterproof or stain proof. Therefore, don't try to use them as coasters. See similar questions...

The recipe and information on Satin Balls can be found here. Satin balls are not treats. They are a recipe that was developed to assist with putting weight on dogs. They were not developed as part of the BARF diet, but independently from it and are used by people who feed kibble as equally as those who feed home cooked or raw natural diets. The fact that they can be served either raw or cooked is the main factor that makes them 'acceptable' for all these. See similar questions...

Basically, silk is the material the ribbon is woven from and satin is the type of weave that it is woven in. Check out our About Ribbon page for a complete glossary of ribbon terms. See similar questions...

Satin balls are not treats. They are a recipe that was developed to assist with putting weight on dogs. They were not developed as part of the BARF diet, but independently from it and are used by people who feed kibble as equally as those who feed home cooked or raw natural diets. The fact that they can be served either raw or cooked is the main factor that makes them 'acceptable' for all these. See similar questions...

Satin is a woven material and it is the way it is woven that gives it that luxuriously shiny look. Some products are ‘knitted’ and this method of manufacture creates a rather rough texture. The fibers used for weaving satin are acetate, nylon, polyester and silk. Silk bedding is expensive and worth every cent if you've got lots to splash around, which is probably why many of the famous stars in Hollywood such as Cameron Díaz love to sleep in it. See similar questions...