How To Apply Polyurethane To Stained Wood: Easy Process Of Applying Polyurethane To Stained Wood


Easy Process Of Applying Polyurethane To Stained Wood

Polyurethane is the finish that is applied over the wooden surfaces like varnish. It works as a sealer and helps in protecting the wooden surfaces against the moisture, abrasion, and various kinds of the other solvents. The Polyurethane finished wood offers the ultimate warm and amber tone look that make any kind of the furniture more attractive.

Tools & Materials Needed

  • Polyurethane Sealer
  • 100-Grit Sandpaper
  • Utility Knife
  • Tack Cloth
  • Bristle Brush
  • 220-Grit Sandpaper
  • Polishing Compound
  • Mineral Spirits

Steps

  1. Sand The Surface You Are Sealing: Polyurethane is a great option when it comes to emphasizing the surface inconsistencies, therefore, before you apply the coating, you need to properly sand the surface that you are going to seal. After that, get rid of all the dust and debris with the help of tack cloth.
  2. Stir The Polyurethane Can, Not To Shake: Stir the can of polyurethane, making sure not to shake, as shaking will create air bubbles, which in turn leave bumps on the surface. At the time of stirring the polyurethane can, if you notice that the polyurethane has an excessively thick consistency, then you need to thin it out with the help of mineral spirits.
  3. Apply First Coat Of Polyurethane: With the help of a bristle brush, put or spread the first coat of polyurethane in long, broad strokes. Keep the application thin, in order to make sure that it goes on evenly and neither pools nor drips. Coat the entire surface & as soon as you are done, wait for the polyurethane to dry. You need to give 24 hours for oil-based polyurethane to dry and 4 to 6 hours when it comes to a water-based product.
  4. Check To See If The First Coat Has Dried: After the completion of the allotted drying time, check to see whether the first coat is dry or not. You can do this by gently sanding an unnoticeable or hidden area. If the polyurethane is still wet, then stop sanding and wait another hour or so. As soon as you are sure that the surface is dry, get rid of any dust or debris that may have adhered to the surface during the drying process. If sanding doesn’t cut it, then use a razor in order to get rid of imperfections that wouldn’t otherwise budge. When working with the razor, take care not to scrape or brush the wood.
  5. Apply Second Coat Of Polyurethane: Apply the second coat of polyurethane, exactly the same way as you applied the first coat, with long, careful strokes. Apply the polyurethane evenly over the surface before allowing it to dry completely.
  6. Apply Third Coat Of Sealer, If Necessary: As soon as the second coat has dried, sand or shave off any imperfections exactly in the same way as you did in step 4. With the majority of the oil-based polyurethanes, two coats will be sufficient enough. If you are satisfied with how the job looks, wait a few days, then finish by polishing the surface using a polishing compound. If it seems necessary to put or spread a third coat of sealer, simply go through the process you are familiar with by now. Remember that you never need to spread more than three coats of oil-based polyurethane. Sometimes water-based polyurethane needs more than a few (up to a dozen) coats.
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