Brush advice for celllulose sanding sealer

[sihollies]

Hi
Could anyone please advise on a quality brush that minimizes brush stroke marks when using a cellulose sanding sealer?
I have just finished a marquetry project using the above finish, and tried 3 or 4 brushes that I had in stock, but all left marks on each coat.
I am aware that finishing a project takes time and patience, but I just wondering if there is a brush made for this job?

Thanks in advance

Simon

 

[CHJ]

I am surprised that you need to apply that high a level of cellulose sanding sealer, used neat I apply with a lint free cloth pad in a circular rubbing mode with no apparent surface residue to show marks, as you would with French polishing motion.

If I apply by brush, ( I use cheap Ikea brushes) as I do on larger turned items it is thinned down 10-15% with thinners and after liberally coating surface, uneven surplus is immediately wiped off so that there are no streaks or build up ridges.

 

[sihollies]

Thanks for the reply CHJ
It was my first attempt at a marquetry picture and am sure I have alot of learning ahead of me.
The picture had alot of coloured veneers included, so I didnt want to have the 'muddy' dust bleach into the surrounding veneers.
I used a cabinet scraper to level the picture as best I could and dropped filled certain areas. but it still needed quite a few coats of sealer.
Perhaps I am doing something wrong, so any advice is appreciated

Si

 

[CHJ]

If you wipe the surface with a Tack cloth or vacuum the surface with a soft brush you should not have any dust to cross contaminate adjacent veneers.
If you look at my bits and pieces link all pieces currently shown are finished with cellulose sealer and the segmented pieces don't suffer from colour bleed between sections.

if this is still a problem for you I suggest you consider using a spray can version, but this again like a any application of spray lacquer or paint has a technique element to avoid surface misting or excessive runs.

This is one source.

I guess others that regularly do marquetry work will be along to give their preferred methods.

 

[Rhossydd]

Could anyone please advise on a quality brush that minimizes brush stroke marks when using a cellulose sanding sealer?

I find the Chestnut foam brushes pretty good. http://www.axminster.co.uk/50mm-jenny-brushes-pack-of-4
The wide stroke allows you to work quickly and keep a wet edge on application. They rarely show any brush marks as they don't have bristles. They're also so cheap it's not worth trying to clean them, wrapped in a sealed plastic bags they'll stay usable for a week or two, then bin 'em when the job's complete.

However I'd only recommend the Chestnut ones, some cheap ones I bought on eBay started to disintegrate immediately in the cellulose to bad effect.

 

[sihollies]

Many thanks for your advice Rhossydd
I will order a pack and give them a go.

Thanks again

Simon