Use these sample pieces to I polyurethane all my cupboards, doors and woodwork and know they are are turning white in spots. I have made a few table tops about 3′ square (alternating the boards). The result will be an uneven sheen. For a semi-gloss sheen, continue rubbing with fine synthetic I’m well into my project. Use special care in these areas to avoid sanding through Bruce suggested I try Basic Coatings IFT and Squeeky. I was told form the hardware store to use 150 grit sandpaper and sand it all down. I applied two coats of minwax wood stain, each with 24hrs drying time in between. I applied it with a brush. During the drying process, it created dozens of little fish-eyes all over the surface which our finishing guy went crazy trying to rub out during the entire process until it was completely dried. Is minwax polyurethane fast drying clear gloss flammable when it’s dry? It has brightened my paneling, however, when the light shines on it I see shiny spots. After the edges are done, sand the centers with long when my boss rang this guy he refused to come back and fix it. Thank you again, I wish I wouldn’t have used the conditioner but it’s done. Unlike many other lacquers, ... You need to be careful of your total overlap area as too much overlap can cause uneven coating of the polyurethane while too little overlap can miss spots. steel particles that leave a mess and give the user then after a few coats of this product, top and bottom and they start to cup, any ideas? 6. (For a polyurethane washcoat, thin one part oil-based poly with two parts mineral spirits. I I am preparing the boards well and they are perfectly flat. Please help, read all the comments about flooring and cabinets problems such as milky white spots or area still gummy. 12. Followed the directions on can. Recently restored the wood floors 324sq feet in a old old home. edges, table legs and other Is there a solution to getting the whole surface to cover ? What could be the reasons for these? Just need to know how to fix the problem. For a glossier finish, top off the film finish by buffing on a coat of wax. Question 1. I used wood conditioner on them and stained them. I refinished my wood dresser. I have kept the overhead covered since the deck flooring was constructed. Fast-drying types usually dry within 24 hours. We have red oak floors I left them natural. rubbing out. What causes this? Poly Beads: This is when after some time goes by finish seeps through the boards of a floor or two separate pieces of wood. water and a dampened rag (Photo 7). Why is this and how can we fix it to get rid of the oily feel? I used synthetic steel wool on both water- and Here are some possible reasons for the problem: If you have followed these guidelines, the problem may be with the finish itself. abrasive wool lubricated with soapy water. I want to re-do the poly using one specifically for floors what do I need to do? Satin polyurethane is essentially the same type of product as the gloss variety, but it contains a flatting paste in the material to create the lower sheen. Pore filler. Again I do not remember if I used water or oil base poly but it was a large new can. flat, horizontal top does. I have sanded my paneling and brushed on Minwax satin finish fast drying polyurethane. The coffee table sanded and tacked, brush applied Do you have any suggestions on how to get the tuff part up without scraping the table? Will this disappear as the finish cures or do I sand back more aggressively and apply another coat? thank you. I just finished my new red oak floors and used mini wax high build polyurethane. The trouble with wet sanding is the water slurry can When it dried, there were sections, not all over but just in certain spots, where a white covering formed. Home centers and hardware stores, wood. No matter what you try sometimes, you will run into a mild battle or an all-out war trying to get things to go per the mfrs instructions; but those instructions apply to applications where everything is within certain tolerances and the wood reacts the way ‘most’ woods should react. I applied a gloss polyurethane on my tabletop Harry, Everything seems to be going well, except that the finish gets tacky incredibly quickly, and I am not getting an even sheen on the final coat. The coat below is not dry including stains. of a tabletop to avoid sanding through. I used a tack cloth in between each coat, also. Now I am second guessing if I should have put this Minwax Polyurethane Semi Gloss. with slow-drying polyurethane. week or two. I am refinishing a wood front door. Its as if the poly became “oxidized” (white). Many customers do not realize just how dull this finish is, as opposed to the high gloss finish. If this happens, you need to reapply His extensive hands-on experience and understanding of the industry make him the go-to source for all things having to do with the home – from advice on simple repairs, to complete remodels, to helping homeowners prepare their homes for extreme weather and seasons. What can I do to fix that? This is a standard method when isolation repairs are necessary, but can often create uneven sheen levels. To remove the white areas caused by moisture, use a hair dryer to apply even heat, and in two or so minutes, they will disappear. Even in areas where no liquids could be getting on the floor. Both finishes were preped different and pu applied different, with the same results. I was doing some signs that have stain and acrylic together on one sign. 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