Thank you. Best info. re the three polys. Just what I needed. Wanted clear [non yellowing], for minimum usage table. Polycrylic for me. I know I'll have to work fast. haha. Thank you.
Painted my handrails going into the basement white. They will get used by people going downstairs to hold on to while going down steps. I don’t want the white paint to peel or get eatin up by hand oils and such, water based poly or polycrylic for the stair hand rails?
I need to seal wood coasters with some wood burned design, so they should be water resistant and withstand some use. But they are a light colored wood, so oil-based will ruin the color. I mean, I don’t mind if they get some amber tone in case it’s not too dark, but I have no experience with oil based sealers🤔 What would you recommend in this case?
I would do some tests on scrap wood with oil-based polyurethane and see if the amber tone works for your liking. If it is too dark, you can go with a polycrylic instead.
Sorry I'm not too sure about glitter glasses! I've never tried to make anything like that. I would think maybe a resin, but I could totally be wrong here because that's not my expertise. :)
Yes, a sanding sealer is quite a bit different than a wood sealer, like Polyurethane. Sanding sealers are used to smooth out bare or uncoated wood and make it less porous (not actually sealing the wood). After it has dried, it needs to be sanded smooth and then it can be painted over. Hope that answers your question.
You can, just sand so the polycrylic has something to grab onto. You will still get the yellowing effect from the polyurathane. If you can take it down to bare wood when refinishing it will last longer too.
How do you decide on the sheen of the polycrylic? I see at least three: clear gloss, clear satin and clear matte. Which one should I use for my light gray painted bathroom cabinets?
Great information.. I have a question though... If I am going to paint a formica countertop and using a rustoleum paint for countertop, what should I use as a protective sealant?
I believe the rustoleum countertop kit has a sealer with it. Either way, refer to the instructions on the rustoleum paint for exactly what to use in that specific situation.
I have a factory finished dining table that I’d like to add polyethylene for durability. Right now I use a clear vinyl cover and I hate the look. What would you recommend? Wipe-On Poly or aerosol? Looking for a satin finish and the table is pre-stained/factory finished etc. Thank you!
Lightly sand the factory finish with 150 grit, 220 will be too shiny, and if its your first time I'd recommend aerosol. Spray is a little more forgiving and requires more quick coats that will provide you with more control to get a satin finish.
I just painted my kitchen cabinets with a Black satin and now want to add a top coat to prevent the fingerprint stains. I used an oil based paint. What do you suggest? And also a brush on or spray can?
Very helpful. Thank you
GREAT information. Thank you!
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Really helpful! Many thanks.
Thank you. Best info. re the three polys. Just what I needed. Wanted clear [non yellowing], for minimum usage table. Polycrylic for me. I know I'll have to work fast. haha. Thank you.
Hi, thanks for the great info! Which one is best for dark colored painted furniture like a bedside table?
Painted my handrails going into the basement white. They will get used by people going downstairs to hold on to while going down steps. I don’t want the white paint to peel or get eatin up by hand oils and such, water based poly or polycrylic for the stair hand rails?
Water-based poly will yellow less than oil-based but you may still notice some yellowing. If that will bother you, i'd go with polycrylic
I need to seal wood coasters with some wood burned design, so they should be water resistant and withstand some use. But they are a light colored wood, so oil-based will ruin the color. I mean, I don’t mind if they get some amber tone in case it’s not too dark, but I have no experience with oil based sealers🤔
What would you recommend in this case?
I would do some tests on scrap wood with oil-based polyurethane and see if the amber tone works for your liking. If it is too dark, you can go with a polycrylic instead.
Hi! I will customize and hand paint a lunchbox (not for a kid), but it will be used a lot 😅, do you recommend one of these for that purpose?
That's a tricky one because you'll probably want to make sure it is food-safe if it is touching food. None of these are necessarily food safe.
Which one could I use for sealing my glitter glasses?
Sorry I'm not too sure about glitter glasses! I've never tried to make anything like that. I would think maybe a resin, but I could totally be wrong here because that's not my expertise. :)
So which one is better for dark coloured paint?
For something painted with a dark color, I'd recommend Polycrylic.
Can I use Minwax Lacquer Sanding Sealer and an acrylic paint?
Yes, a sanding sealer is quite a bit different than a wood sealer, like Polyurethane. Sanding sealers are used to smooth out bare or uncoated wood and make it less porous (not actually sealing the wood). After it has dried, it needs to be sanded smooth and then it can be painted over. Hope that answers your question.
Cay you apply Polycrylic over old Polyurathane when refininishing?
You can, just sand so the polycrylic has something to grab onto. You will still get the yellowing effect from the polyurathane. If you can take it down to bare wood when refinishing it will last longer too.
Hi. which of then can i use with expoxy resin to remove cloudy on surface .
I don't think you can poly over epoxy. If it's cloudy look into sanding videos - waxing to remove the haze.
How do you decide on the sheen of the polycrylic? I see at least three: clear gloss, clear satin and clear matte. Which one should I use for my light gray painted bathroom cabinets?
That's up to you, depends on what type of finish you prefer
@fionajohnson1387 Thank you. Is gloss too much for bathroom cabinets? I applied it on my cabinets, and they now reflect everything. ☺️
Great information.. I have a question though... If I am going to paint a formica countertop and using a rustoleum paint for countertop, what should I use as a protective sealant?
I believe the rustoleum countertop kit has a sealer with it. Either way, refer to the instructions on the rustoleum paint for exactly what to use in that specific situation.
Thanks for your response!
I have a factory finished dining table that I’d like to add polyethylene for durability. Right now I use a clear vinyl cover and I hate the look. What would you recommend? Wipe-On Poly or aerosol? Looking for a satin finish and the table is pre-stained/factory finished etc. Thank you!
Lightly sand the factory finish with 150 grit, 220 will be too shiny, and if its your first time I'd recommend aerosol. Spray is a little more forgiving and requires more quick coats that will provide you with more control to get a satin finish.
I just painted my kitchen cabinets with a Black satin and now want to add a top coat to prevent the fingerprint stains. I used an oil based paint. What do you suggest? And also a brush on or spray can?
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