Piano gloss, satin or matt?

[falcoron]

Going to revenner my speakers soon and wondered what finish is prefered, i like all 3 but whats the thoughts of others. Veneer will probably be American black walnut.

Im a sprayer by trade ( although i dont pull the trigger much these days being stuck in an office) so any of the 3 finishes i can do.

so Matt, Satin or Full very high (glass like) piano finish?

 

[russ abbott - royds broth]

What colour.

 

[falcoron]

clear over the walnut veneer

 

[MJ.]

People always like to see a bit of wood, so I'd go for the one that shows the Black Walnut to best effect (high gloss ?).

 

[The Strat]

Neat do something called Velvet Cloud - gorgeous!

 

[russ abbott - royds broth]

Quite like high gloss,trouble is any little mark and it looks rubbish.

Being in the game i'am guessing getting redone is not a problem.

 

[marko]

Definitely High Gloss. Gives depth to the veneer.

 

[rockmeister]

toyed with satin and matte for various projects on the boat, but nothing beats a lot of coats of nice shiny gloss for revealing the best in wood grain IMO.

 

[Von Krolock]

The satin walnut on Sonus Faber speakers was very nice indeed.

 

[falcoron]

Love all the flavours to be honest, but the hi gloss is a bit more of a challenge may go for that. i would use an Acid catylist 2 pack clear coat about 3 good coats rubbing flat each coat then rub the last coat with 2000 wet and dry then do a 4 stage polish. Would look really deep and very very hi gloss.

think i just talked myself into that then

 

[mikedefacto]

Matt or Satin - depending on the other furniture you have. I personally don't find piano gloss to be of good taste.

 

[Bourney]

I went for Matt with just a light waxing on my Js. Matt or light satin is more forgiving and will age better IMO

 

[falcoron]

Good stuff, .

i will veneer 3 bits of ply and coat each one and see which i ( well i mean the wife) preferes

 

[peterbj]

I would think gloss would be best but does mark easily , satin may be a good compromise as I think matt could be a bit dull and flat looking ,sounds a great project