Rob. Did you stir the varnish beforehand, as this puts air into it, and would then be best left standing for hours to let the bubbles dissipate.

Over-brushing can also put air in the paint, as can water (damp brush for instance)…or indeed painting on a damp day.

The last thing I varnished was the pontoon boat, and the varnish went on with no bubbles at all (just dust and sag….) and I did not stir the varnish at all.

Ashley

Hi Rob,

Another top tip is never wear Woolley cloths, varnish last thing in the evening, and cover your work with a cardboard box to limit the movement of dust in the whole room. Also try and keep the work horizontal so the varnish finds its own level, and less chance of it running

Regards Ray

No problem Rob

You will find that there are no shortcuts when you want to create a perfect deep varnish finish, I know this from long experience during which I have tried them all.

Paul