Just kind of wondering- Has anyone ever experimented with refinishing pianos with a polyurethane type finish? I was browsing the finishing department at my local Home Depot when a display sample caught my eye. You know, those little samples of wood that have had brand "x" applied to show you what the product looks like. I have to admit some of them looked pretty darn good. One of them was a "crystal clear" variety which was very smooth and uniform and was quite heavy and durable. It looked virtually identical to a coat of clear Polyester. It is also available in a satin version. I would guess that a coloring powder could be added for an ebony finish. The container also says that it can be applied by a sprayer. All of this would SUGGEST that you you could apply a "simulated polyester finish", (for lack of a better term), for a more modern look on an old piano. The questions are: 1. Will it last 50 years? 2. Is it practical to refinish a piano this way or would you spend three months of your life sanding, rubbing, and polishing? Rob Goodale, RPT Las Vegas, NV
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