Polyurethane is a great top coat for several home projects, creating a tough protective layer that can withstand all sorts of bangs and scrapes. How you apply polyurethane, however, can make or break ...

Prior to sanding, thoroughly clean the floor to remove any polish, wax and contaminants. This will probably involve mopping it several times. It’s fine to use soap at first, but apply clean water only ...

Q–When I was applying a polyurethane finish to my bedroom floor, some of the urethane spilled onto a marble slab that separates this floor from an adjoining bathroom floor. I want to remove it, but it ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- You'll often hear debate about which chemical finishing product is superior: polyurethane or lacquer. Certainly, each finish possesses its own advantages and disadvantages, ...

Varathane’s water-based polyurethane can be touch-dry in as little as 30 minutes and is ready for a second coat after 2 hours, though full curing time is 3 days. The result is a hard, scratch- and ...

If you`ve fallen in love with the idea of adding or refinishing wood floors in your home but cringe at the thought of maintaining them, a Swedish finish may be in your future. Swedish-type floor ...

M.L. Campbell’s Polarion Interior 2K Acrylic Polyurethane is a high-performance wood finish that doesn’t yellow and offers superior durability, fast dry times and an extended pot life. Meeting or ...

You'll often hear debate about which chemical finishing product is superior: polyurethane or lacquer. Certainly, each finish possesses its own advantages and disadvantages, which I'll outline below to ...

A homeowner recently emailed me wondering what to do with his lovely old wood floors. In one high-traffic area, the floor is showing wear from frequent use. In another area, a wheeled office chair has ...

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