Faux finishers makeglazeby adding paint to a compatible binder. In the case of latex paint, a compatible binder might be commercial glazing liquid, poly-acrylic varnish or even waterborne polyurethane varnish, depending on the paint. For oil paint, use an oil-based glazing compound.A test is ...
Both the type of wood and whether it has been pre-treated will make a difference in how long a polyurethane finish takes to dry. Softwoods like pine and spruce have an open-grain structure that typically soaks up more of a finish than hardwoods like oak or mahogany. Softwoods tend to ...
The first consideration is the finish you plan to use. Most finishes can be applied over most types of stain, but polyurethane varnish cannot be applied over some stains. If you want to use a polyurethane finish -- and this type of finish is both good-looking and very durable -- ...
The board I am making is completely from scratch from block foam, you can also buy your surfboard blank and skip the first few steps for making the rough blank. This surfboard will be made from "styrofoam" and epoxy resin. The steps are similar for making a traditional polyurethane surfboar...
comments or questions below if you want to ask anything. I love to receive your feedback and always excited to answer any comments from you. I really hope my above article has helped you a lot by giving you some helpful information on how to apply water-based polyurethane without bubbles....
Cork Tile:How to clean tile floors made of cork will vary based on the finish on your tiles. If the cork surface is sealed with polyurethane (most cork floors are), clean with water and mild detergent, likedish soap, or white vinegar, then rinse well. If the cork is unfinished or wa...
Coated leather can either be leather that’s coated in a synthetic substance or entirely vegan (typically made of vinyl or polyurethane). This type of leather is more affordable and typically looks more “man made”, but its easy-to-clean surface is a major perk. For cleaning advice, we ...
I used a low luster sheen (eggshell) on the exterior of our 50’s vintage trailer because there were so many dents and imperfections in the siding and I wanted a finish that would camouflage them better. The drawback to this is that dirt doesn’t slide off or clean off as nice as a...
It’s worth noting there are many Acrylic permanent‘non-removablevarnishes on the market. They will give you a nice even finish to your work – without going through the process below. Personally, I always work with a removable varnish to ensure the future preservation of the aesthetics of ...
Polycrylic will have less odor than polyurethane, won’t “yellow” over time, and dries a little bit faster than other sealants. Another method of sealing your chalk paint furniture is with a chalk paint wax. A wax finish will leave a very subtle sheen. Wax sealant should be applied in...