Learn How to Use Premium Minwax Clear Wood Finishes Easy to apply, with better control, Polycrylic® Max dries in just 1 hour to an incredibly smooth, durable finish.Choose the right products for your project BROWSE PRODUCTS Get inspired by exciting project ideas GET INSPIRED ...
I prefer to NEVER apply polyurethane (or polycrylic) to stained finishes! I have an old walnut dresser I sealed with poly and I regret it! Someday it will get (re)refinished properly! My Refinished Antique Table I stained the top of this table with a brown walnut stain. And I decide...
If you’re painting the wood, use a high-quality bristle paint brush or paint sprayer to apply a light, even coat of primer followed by 1-2 layers of paint. A small foam roller also works well, especially for rolling a smooth coat across the top of the dresser. Lightly sand the prime...
I really prefer to use a water-based topcoat though like Minwax Polycrylic. It’s easier to clean up and there aren’t as many fumes. Another option, which I love, that can be used on any color including whites, is furniture wax.Minwax Finishing Wax is awesome, and I’ve heard good...
To keep the smooth appearance of your chalk paint, choose a sealant with a matte or satin finish. To apply, make sure your surface is clean and dry. Moving your paintbrush in one direction, brush on a thin coat of polycrylic sealant. Make sure the sealant gets into any small spaces....
Step 4: Apply a finish: Wax, Oil, Polycrylic, etc I use wax on my milk painted pieces then buff the wax using a lint-free cloth. It’s pretty easy to see where you missed with the wax, so you can touch up those places with the brush or cloth. Buffing helps smooth out and remo...
If using a lower sheen you can seal with a water-based sealer like Minwax Polycrylic. It comes in a spray version. Most brand’s mention on the can’s label about how to seal and even sell sealers to go with certain formulas of their paints. Can You Paint Over Spray Paint? Yes –...
Now (as a beginner) can you tell me what you used to apply the stain? I want to do a table or a dresser but I am not sure about how to apply the stain. I know the directions are on the can but I want to know what you did. Also I have used stain in the past but it was...
Pour a little bit of whatever solvent you’re using onto a cloth or a sponge, and begin rubbing it into the area where you want to remove paint. If there is a polycrylic or chalk paint wax topcoat, it’s going to take quite a bit of “scrubbing” at first. You might have to go...
Sand down all edges and surfaces to remove any splinters and ensure a smooth climbing area. Apply a coat of clear polycrylic to protect the plywood, leaving the option open to paint or customize the wall later on. Step 8: Installing Climbing Holds ...