Tips Polyurethane Hardwood

Choose water based polyurethane for a faster drying time.

Tips polyurethane hardwood.

Prepare the polyurethane by reducing it about 10 percent with mineral spirits unless you re using water based polyurethane which doesn t need thinning. Choosing a type and finish 1. The high quality polyurethane keeps the shine of your floor last for a long time. The use of tough polyurethane protects your floor firmly.

How to apply oil based polyurethane on wood floors by following guide step 01. Minwax 61370444 is an oil based poly that gives pure satin stain on your wood floor. Select oil based polyurethane to add a deeper hue to the existing wood. The initial coat should be dry within a couple of hours and you can then apply a second coat.

Apply a very thin coat of polyurethane with a fine brush foam pad or cloth. This is an important step in the whole process. Use the 5 to 3 brush to apply polyurethane to wood flooring edges and use the roller or pad to apply it to. Sweep the floor and then damp mop it with water and white vinegar 10 1 ratio or go over it with a tack cloth.

A wood floor needs sanding before coating and it does not matter whether it has a finish on it or not. Remember dust or other dust type. Oil based polyurethane adds a warmer color to. Thinning the polyurethane makes it flow on more smoothly and reduces brush marks.

Work with the grain and avoid applying too much polyurethane to avoid raising the grain.