damage and repair
Fish Eyes — Circular Craters in a Finish Coat
Small round craters in a newly-applied polyurethane finish caused by silicone contamination underneath.
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What it is
Fish eyes are the telltale sign of silicone contamination — circular craters where the new finish refused to lay flat because of residual silicone (from Pledge, Endust, or furniture polish) on the surface underneath.
Why it matters for your wood floors
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