Salvage shop in Portland had some seriously bad finishes I need to warn about

I stopped into this place called Reclaim Collective off Division last weekend and almost walked out right away. They had this oak dining table that was finished with what looked like a heavy hand of wipe-on poly left to pool in the corners. There were dust nibs everywhere and the top coat was already peeling near the legs. The owner said they hired a guy who claimed to be a pro but clearly didn't know how to thin his coats right. Has anyone else spotted bad work like this at salvage spots and did you say something to the owner?

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anna98324d ago

Walnut buffers are a different breed of wood than walnut but I get your point. The wiping streaks are a dead giveaway someone skipped the grain filling step. Calling out bad work is fair game when they're charging premium prices for slapdash labor.

paulw6324d ago

Drove two hours to Portland last month for that exact place, walked out shaking my head. They had a walnut buffet with streaks running through the finish like the guy just brushed it on without sanding between coats. I told the owner flat out it was amateur hour and he looked annoyed, but someone needed to say it.

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