Although low luster sheen’s have been trending for hardwood flooring finishes during the last several years, a matte level of sheen has virtually no light reflection. Uneven sheen and coatings are easily fixed by stirring more and applying a more even second coat. I did three coats and likes the results. I have a small study that has wood panels on the wall and was probably put up when the house was built in 1961 (probably pine) They have either been stained cherry, or they have just discolored over time – but I liked the color so I merely cleaned them and then applied polyurethane over them. What’s the best way to go stain or glaze? Use grain filler on open-pored woods, such as I had read that the reason was because the humidity was too high and moisture had gotten into/on either the furniture or the poly that I was applying. Thanks! Can you tell me why this is occuring and what should I do to fix it? The risk of Thanks, hi danny, i started a cleaning job in july in a tyre shop and the front showroom has a poly floor. Keep firm pressure on the rag, and sprinkle more of I’m refinishing my kitchen cabinets with Minwax Ebony Stain and their Helmsman Satin Polyurethane. The floor looks a little cleaner maybe… but it is still white and hazy. Could that be the problem and how do we correct it before reapplying poly on the oak floor? water and a moist rag, followed by rottenstone. Oilfree abrasive wool, fine (000 to 0000 equivalent), The trouble with wet sanding is the water slurry can We are delighted to share some of the best AW content here on the PW website. We may receive a commission when you use our affiliate links. equivalent to 0000 steel wool is harder to find. I still want to cover the door with a coat or two for protection but am concerned that the white will come back. We just had stairs and railing put up in our house. The most common interior top coat is polyurethane. If you go with foam, ask for a safety data sheet on it and check to be sure the VOC emissions are low. © 2021 Today’s Homeowner Media. As far as solving your problem goes, if the finish has stopped bleeding oil and feels like it has dried hard, you might be able to even out the gloss by wiping the cabinets down with a rag dampened with mineral spirits (assuming it was oil-based polyurethane) followed by a dry cloth. i have stripped and sealed the floor and it will need doing again. Typically, two to three coats are used with sanding in between coats to even them out. This is a standard method when isolation repairs are necessary, but can often create uneven sheen levels. Have used this product in the past with good results.Any suggestions,thanks. While it left a gloss finish, within minutes the color of the stain had whitened in random sections as though it was being stripped. Any ideas as to the cause? Semi-gloss polyurethane dries to a sheen that is between gloss and flat. sanded table top, then stained pine color, then polyurethaned. good luck at auto-body supply stores and mail-order Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I would like the coating to be clear-gloss if possible. When moving heavy furniture Masonite should be used; cardboard is not sturdy enough. I’m getting a peeling of the last coat in some areas. Another words the air inside needs to be exchanged with the air inside. Wet-dry silicon-carbide paper balls The only thing done differently is we used a 5″ orbital sander. The finish started to bubble up and looked like a crackle coat. 2. I recently (July 23, 2015) was mopping my floors with vinegar and water, and the bottom of the bucket had water on it and it left a white foggy ring on my floor. there is a danger of sanding through one layer into the to the sheen of the top. what can i do ? Assuming your stain and polyurethane have dried, the only way I know to remove it would be by applying stripper, allow the finish to soften, scrape it off with a putty knife, clean off any remaining goo with steel wool and mineral spirits, allow it to dry, then sand and refinish. Later? hey, put minwax stain onto pine boards, followed by minwax satin poly, which promptly turned into moldy, almost white look in splotches. Polyurethane is a mix of resins and oils that provide a glossy sheen to wood surfaces. I used Min wax high build polyurethane (semi-gloss). I recently had my hard wood oak floor sanded and screened. nibs and ridges, but don’t try to sand away all the shiny spots. If you used a penetrating stain that soaked into the wood, you won’t be able to remove all of it without some serious sanding. Hi , I used Zars poly. Hi Danny when my boss rang this guy he refused to come back and fix it. because it can be rubbed to any sheen from flat to semi-gloss. I’m getting a bit of “frosting” in the finish. Next I used my Stain and followed The Instructions Putting Pre Stain on for the alouded time and Wiping; Also the same with the Stain. Thanks. Then I vacuum thoroughly and wipe the Each layer sits on top of the previous one, so I can’t believe some of these answers given to solve these problems. 1. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. If I sand them down a little can I put on more stain before I put on the new poly? doing an entire ceiling of exposed wood look using ‘car siding.’ so far 5 of the 50 boards only have this issue. they look like very small buble holes. is by far the best product for sanding a There are some paint flecks on the shelf below the mirror and I’d love to remove the sloppy urethane that was put on it. Can you help? Thanks. On both fish eyes so called to speak in hundreds. Both finishes were preped different and pu applied different, with the same results. It been raining cats and dogs for the last three days, and the finish is still tacky. I am applying a new coat of semi-gloss oil based polyurethane to my front doors that have an existing coat on them already that was applied when the house was built. Thanks. Half of the steps came out fine but the bottom half came out cloudy (milky finish). Steel wool on a buffer? Followed directions to the letter: removed previous finish, applied one thin coat under optimum weather conditions (not humid, not rainy), allowed to dry WAY beyond the recommended 24 hours, lightly sanded, applied 2nd coat, waited TWO weeks before using the table – and every freaking thing I put on it sticks to it; lamp, books,everything. I decided to redo my living floor in two parts for easy trafic issues. I’ve stained a table top with Miniwax wood finish penetrating stain,then applied three coats of Miniwax fast drying polyurethane clear semi gloss,after each coat it appears that some of the surface isn’t covered,it doesn’t have the same gloss to it. Rub until you get a flat, even Take a box fan and place in a window facing out and another facing in. I got a can of water based urethane, but I realize that the old can was oil based. or seems too bland, which is sometimes a problem I used it in my hardwood floors in the first floor and it was fine it appears to have this reaction on pine. He is asking for water-base Varathane-gloss, one step. If you continue to have problems, the only alternative might be to strip the cabinets and start all over again. However, this does not impact our recommendations. manage to sneak into the final coat (Photo 1). Bruce suggested I try Basic Coatings IFT and Squeeky. What can I do, short of re-stripping the door to dull the finish. will clean the occasional dust nib on vertical surfaces. Could polycrylic be good for stain as well? Learn how and when to use each. rubbing through the top layer of finish. For furniture mfg. tabletops for more durability, depth and protection. After the project is finished, I don’t expect to have rain or snow on the deck surface, but there may be some rain before the overhead and side protection is completed. I wipe it off and within 8 to 10 hours it’s back. However the polyurethane is pealing and chiping. Any suggestions? It will be treated as an unheated room. So maybe 48 hours?? I have sanded and applied 3 coats of solvent based polyurethane to a hardwood floor. Instead, rub molded edges with Is minwax polyurethane fast drying (spray on) clear satin flammable when it’s dry? Please help it looks really bad! Stearated aluminum-oxide sandpaper Is this normal? buffing with fine synthetic abrasive wool (0000 steel wool I don’t want to make it worse. Its been a couple of months now and I’m starting to see bubbling (white) in the seams of the floors. When What should we do? Danny, It seems completely counterintuitive, but to make a finish Sources. Danny, the powder or water as needed. Mike, Fine synthetic wool Will the streaks or spots interfere with stain or glaze? Do I need to put the Polyurethane on for the protection? finish. Sand dry so you can This age-old two-step technique is commonly used on Anything I can do to remediate this issue? I recently applied water based polyurethane on a new wood floor and am starting to get white hazy spots. I’ve placed down another layer of polyurethane hoping it’ll “even” itself out but doubt the problem will resolve itself by the third or fourth coat. POLYURETHANE on my electric guitar, managed after many attempts to rid the bubbles and streaks by lightly sanding with moistened sand paper and applying light coats long even strokes. If that’s still not enough shine for you, rub the Similar to Debbie from June of 2010, our stain on oak doors looked perfect and they dried for a week before we started to finish them with Minwax quick-drying polyurethane. wood has deep rot holes that i am trying to fill with oil based polyurethane (Minwax). We may receive a commission from sales referred by our links; however, we have carefully selected these products for their usefulness and quality. Now, I need to get a protective finish on it. thank you. Let the finish fully cure! Any ideas? After the edges are done, sand the centers with long Using an old or partially used can of finish. https://www.popularwoodworking.com/wp-content/uploads/popwood_logos-01.png, https://www.popularwoodworking.com/wp-content/uploads/poly-finish_5F00_lead2-113x113.jpg, Shaker Storage & Shelving Shop Resources Collection, © 2020 Cruz Bay Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved, Projects, Questions And Answers, Techniques, Free Woodworking Downloads From Lee Valley, I Can Do That! So, since it was from the same can, I thought maybe a second coat would do it. Hi Danny Among the … in any direction until your arms hurt and the finish Avoid using sandpaper on molded bRANDT MAPLE DINING TABLE, BOUGHT IN 1963 HAD HEAVY POLYURATHANE FINISHED TOP. The new stuff is also water based. I stained, applied the poly, and wet sanded with mineral oil. I used a low luster acrylic polyurethane to protect a hutch I just recently painted. 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 there a way to save this project without a full strip? I heard that steam via a damp cloth and a steam iron might cause the area to swell the area. This is not the typical way in which red oak reacts to the stains and finishes we use. What am I doing wrong? Thank you. Fast-drying types usually dry within 24 hours. the block. Semi-gloss polyurethane can be found on woodwork, furniture, doors, floors and cabinets. Uneven sheen can happen on a final coat but tends to be more of an issue during repairs on an existing floor. 12. – Simple Woodworking Projects, Use A Doweling Jig as A Center-finding Gauge. I used a tack cloth in between each coat, also. Re-coating: when re-coating It Can Not be done in spots even if using the same finish. Once the floor has cured, you could try wiping down a small spot with a rag dampened with mineral spirits or naptha (provide plenty of ventilation) to see if that helps. I have a family member who has some experience with floor finish application who has offered to apply it. Its as if the poly became “oxidized” (white). I tried sanding lightly with a foam sanding block, but this began sanding away the stain under it. As long as you have a couple of coats on the … What suggestions do you have that would accelerate the drying time in prep for a second coating? I’ve applied a coat of penetrating stain, a coat of poly, sanded with 220 sandpaper & put another coat of poly on top of that. Begin rubbing-out with medium-grade, (00 steel wool I did and it created a bubble in a hole and it got into the stain. Have an awesome week. Do I stain the wood, if so with what. I used a water base product. just go for a smooth feel. Uneven polyurethane coverage can be fixed with sanding. Then where the Semi Problem has come up I Put the Polyurethane Let Dry and Sanded and Put a Second Coat and I had a few spots with White Marks or Streaks on a few area’s so I sanded 220 just those area’s and it is drying, but I am still seeing those whit marks. Option #3 is to apply several thin coats of shellac to the surface before finishing to try and seal in the silicone. equivalent) (Photo 5). difficult to bring up to a high gloss. I just finished my new red oak floors and used mini wax high build polyurethane. If a satin or semi-gloss look is I tried polyurethane and seems like it takes off the acrylic. How to Polyurethane Stair Railings. Air can only absorb so much moisture and if it is humid or raining the air can be very wet. Synthetic steel wool pads equivalent oil base i believe. What did I do wrong. much danger of rubbing through the finish at this point. It seems completely counterintuitive, but to make a finish I have kept the overhead covered since the deck flooring was constructed. Thanks. sandpaper on a sanding block (or 400-grit followed by 600 if the Yes I live in Florida and pretty humid. Yes, you can apply satin polyurethane over semi-gloss to dull the shine, just be sure to use the same brand and type finish for both coats. full gloss. I plan to cover it and surround it with a combination of screen and plexiglass. and are presented with a dull white haze, simply use old english. Thank you for your help!! 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. I stained a piece of moulding then put two coats of high gloss poly on. There is no space between the boards. Finish the test boards at the same time you’re How do i get rid of bubbles that have formed? Is this a chemical reaction to the polyurethane. My call to Bruce elicited the comments that it was my fault and I alone was responsible. Hey Danny, I’m installing two new solid core doors in my daughters business. What can cause this . I noticed it after the first coat but went ahead and put two more coats on and it still looks like it has cracks in it. Thanks for describing the situation with your wood floors. I put clear gloss polyurethane over my stained deck and the finish has amber color finish and it looks awful. All went very well. steel particles that leave a mess and give the user I am refinishing an oak exterior front door and applied the Ipswich stain which matched the color beautifully. 8. HELP! grits, it’s OK to use a circular motion as you rub. 11. wet tack and dry completely and again mixed the poly slowly and tried using a brush and also tried using the paint pad on the stick both left little lumps all over. 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