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Paint Strainers Customer Questions and Answers
Question
Fine or medium for straining Epifanes varnish?
Asked on 10/05/2015 by Philip MayTop Answer
I have purchased both: Fine for all varnishes and coarse for paints. I never strain when I open a fresh can but I do for every succeeding use.
Answered on 10/09/2015 by Jack FaustAnswer
I think I used the medium for straining. It has been years now. What I do remember best though, is that the foam brushes worked well, much better than the boar bristle brushes that left residue and dirt specks if not cleaned thoroughly. The foam brushes can be thrown out. Also, use a separate container as you apply the varnish. You do not want to get dirt in your fresh can of varnish. You might want to practice on a board the first time since splatters on the wood remain there if you are not careful. The set-up time is quick and is not like latex paint, which can be gone over after five minutes and is still not set. So, practice on scrap first. I had a dehumidifier set up to control humidity as well.
Answered on 10/05/2015 by WILLIAM HANWAYAnswer
We use a catalyzed conversion varnish (clear & pigmented) and are very happy with the fine strainers. Never worked with the Epifanes Varnish. Doug
Answered on 10/06/2015 by Thomas HampshireAnswer
Usually medium, Epifanes it a little thick.
Answered on 10/05/2015 by Rick WhiteAnswer
Thanks, I've actually been varnishing for years and ran out of filters. I could not remember what I had previously bought. So thanks for your guidance. I do agree with you about foam brushes. I buy them by the box from Jamestown.
Answered on 10/06/2015 by Philip MayQuestion
These are not folded in the packaging are they?
Asked on 08/31/2018 by Stefannie from UTTop Answer
No they are open in a bag.
Answered on 08/31/2018 by JD Tech TeamAnswer
No they are not folded, they come stacked one on top of another and then put in a plastic sleeved bag.
Answered on 08/31/2018 by brozankAnswer
The ones I received were not folded. Stacked together in larger box of items I ordered.
Answered on 09/04/2018 by mlparker63Question
Do I need a fine or medium strainer for stain, then polyurethane?
Asked on 10/15/2012 by William HanwayTop Answer
I use a fine strainer for polyutherane, which I normally spray on my cabinets and boxes. Walter
Answered on 10/15/2012 by WALTER H DITTRICHAnswer
I think if i had any question I would go with the medium. Lots of people don't even use strainers so you are taking it to a higher level already. I would think that both would work except fine filter would run much more slowly.
Answered on 10/15/2012 by DAVE GARDNERQuestion
What is the micron size of the fine and medium filter media?
Asked on 10/30/2014 by Bob PhelpsTop Answer
I'm not sure of the micron size of the openings. I use these disposable strainers for varnish, old varnish and fresh out of the can new varnish because I'm very picky and I have never found any contaminants in my strained varnish.
Answered on 10/30/2014 by HENRY WINGBy signing into your account, you represent that you have read and agree to our Terms and our Privacy Policy
