poly

  1. kooshball

    which poly for 1/3 poly, 1/3 BLO, 1/3 mineral spirits

    I am going to mix up a wiping varnish using a mix of poly, BLO and mineral spirits but which poly is best for this purpose? THX
    • kooshball
    • Thread
    • 1 or 3 blo mineral poly spirits
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Finishing
  2. buildintechie

    Help! White Spots on Poly

    Hello all- I'm working on finishing my coffee table, and after applying the first coat of Minwax Polyurethane on the sides of it, I've developed a number of white spots all over the piece. I've attached a picture for an example. I've been sanding with 280 grit after I stain prior to applying...
  3. manfre

    Replacement container for wipe on poly

    The top on a mostly full quart size metal container of wipe on poly is stuck. The metal cap is stuck on so tight that the plastic cap separated from it. I plan on making a hole and then pouring it in to another container, but I'm not sure what I can put it in besides metal. Anyone know of a...
  4. LeftyTom

    Should I Topcoat with Poly?

    I cannot make up my mind, so I did some reading, which still finds me at the same impasse. I am bout to put the 4th coat of Waterlox Original Sealer/Finish on the first kitchen cart. The two shelves are white oak, with a edge-grain butcher block top also in white oak. The butcher block is not...
  5. Mike Camp

    DIY Wipe-On Poly?

    I was thinking about taking my first stab at making my own wipe-on poly by thinning some Minwax satin I have on the shelf 50:50 with MS. Was wondering what concentrations other people prefer or use here.
  6. kooshball

    Low gloss poly top-coat??

    I am now strongly considering putting a urethane top-coat on my walnut dresser to protect all the shellac. My wife and I prefer low-gloss finishes (60deg gloss of 10 or less) but I am having trouble finding one on the retail shelf in an wipe-on formulation. Any ideas for wipe on low-gloss...
  7. bluthart

    How long for Poly to cure?

    I am finally about finished with my son's crib, except for some polyurethane on a few parts. If he will not/cannot be in contact with any wood surfaces, then is it OK to put him in it fairly soon? Will the poly give off any harmful fumes for any length of time after it is dry? My wife plans...
  8. Mt. Gomer

    Poly Shelf Life

    Does Poly have a shelf life? If so, what is it and how can you tell if it's no longer good. I've got most of a gallon of Minwax Satin that's been sitting on my shelf for years (probably 5ish) as I bought it for a large project and have used other finishes on smaller projects since... I'm...
  9. cskipper

    How do I clean up poly from tile counter?

    Every time I walked into the kitchen today J have been smelling polyurethane. I was finishing baskets last weekend, but knew I hadn't left any open. Finally I saw a can I knocked over early this a.m. and the cap was not on tight. A lot had soaked into a towel, but a lot was still on the...
  10. dlrion

    Poly Spray Question

    I have recently been using Glossy Polyethylene from a spray can to finish several projects. I think it works like a champ. I am really impatient with the finishing step of the wood process, and this seems to be a great way to do it semi-painlessly. My question is this, I have a gallon of...
    • dlrion
    • Thread
    • poly question spray
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Finishing
  11. MrAudio815

    Re-using painted or poly coated wood???

    Hey Everyone, Due to the Move we are thinking of selling our Maple butcher block kitchen table. But I was wondering if I just cut the table up and used it for Bowl turning, I'd have a lot of maple. It's 1 1/4" thick x 2" wide and some of the boards are the full length of the table 4' 6"...
  12. B

    High-gloss Tung oil vs Low-gloss & Poly

    I am fiishing my Teak picture frame with a couple of applications of Low-gloss Tung Oil then will follow with some oil base poly to get some gloss. I used this same method on some Walnut and really like the result. I am new to using Tung oil and I really like the way it brings out the grain...
    • BrianBDH
    • Thread
    • highgloss lowgloss oil poly tung
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Finishing
  13. Luckbox72

    Sanding between coats of poly?

    In the past I have used steel wool 000 for sanding between coats of oil based poly. But if I am to use water based poly sould I still use steel wool? Also if I have wet dry sandpaper 6000 grit, coult that be used between coats or is that to fine a grit?
  14. jimwill48

    Olympic Poly Info

    Has any one here ever used Olympic Brand Satin Poly, I found were I can buy it for $7.00 a gallon. I want to thin to make a wiping varnish but have never used this brand. Thanks JW
  15. Bas

    BLO/ Poly - why mix?

    A random thought here, before it escapes again. I've used the home-brewed mix of Boiled Linseed Oil (BLO, Mineral Spirits (MS) and Polyurethane lots of times. It's like ketchup, it goes well on everything. But why mix it? This finish usually requires several coats. Won't the poly make it harder...
    • Bas
    • Thread
    • blo or mix poly
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Finishing
  16. N

    Wipe on Poly

    I'm refinishing some old cabinets. I thought about using a wipe on poly over a gel stain. Wondering if anyone had a prefered brand and any tips on the application.
  17. W

    Water Based Poly over Dyed Surface?

    I just dyed the surface of a TV Stand. I intend to apply water based ploy afterward. My question: Do I need to apply a sealer coat in between? Will the water based poly smear the water soluble dye? Thanks for any help. Qui
    • Woodsaw
    • Thread
    • based dyed poly surface water
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Finishing
  18. G

    Poly not drying

    I tried something different for finishing and it has not worked. Any advise on what went wrong. I put a coat of Myland's cellulose sanding sealer on a piece I turned while still on the lathe. I then took it off and put a couple of coats of wipe on poly over it. It has been a couple of days...
  19. LeftyTom

    To Poly or Not To Poly?

    I've applied the fourth coat of Waterlox Original Sealer/Finish to the ERC jewelry armoire. It is almost finished (pun intended). The Waterlox can reads "will not chip, crack, rust, bust or collect dust". I've searched the forums, getting more uncertain the more I read. Since it will not...
  20. W

    Olympic Water Based Poly $5.00/Gal at Big Lot

    Stopped by the Big lot in north High Point today, found they had the water based poly for sale $5.00/gal. They also had stains at $5.00/gal. Smaller sizes are available from $1.50 up. If some one needs these, the prices are good:gar-Bi.

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