Tips Polyurethane Hardwood

How to apply oil based polyurethane on wood floors by following guide step 01.

Tips polyurethane hardwood.

The use of tough polyurethane protects your floor firmly. Choose water based polyurethane for a faster drying time. Thinning the polyurethane makes it flow on more smoothly and reduces brush marks. Apply a very thin coat of polyurethane with a fine brush foam pad or cloth.

A wood floor needs sanding before coating and it does not matter whether it has a finish on it or not. The initial coat should be dry within a couple of hours and you can then apply a second coat. Prepare the polyurethane by reducing it about 10 percent with mineral spirits unless you re using water based polyurethane which doesn t need thinning. The high quality polyurethane keeps the shine of your floor last for a long time.

Sweep the floor and then damp mop it with water and white vinegar 10 1 ratio or go over it with a tack cloth. Select oil based polyurethane to add a deeper hue to the existing wood. Pick a matte or glossy. This is an important step in the whole process.

The satin stain makes the floor smooth shiny and elegant. Work with the grain and avoid applying too much polyurethane to avoid raising the grain. Choosing a type and finish 1. Oil based polyurethane adds a warmer color to.

Use the 5 to 3 brush to apply polyurethane to wood flooring edges and use the roller or pad to apply it to.