Ahhhh your comment gets pinned to the top! I pin my favorite CREEP OF THE DAY there. Congratulations Robert Burns. Say hi to your mom for me. I know she’s upstairs making you pizza rolls.
Yay!!! I usually use an expensive sponge when applying polycrylic, but I’m working on a large project and wasn’t liking the results. I watched your video and learned several tricks. This morning, I bought a $23 nylon brush, re-sanded, applied a coat, and the results are already looking great! Thank you!!!
@@madelinejeanantiquesrestor9074 I used it on a huge waterbed headboard I'm restoring, making it into a regular bed. I haven't done the foot board yet, thank God. Its actually a headboard from a pedestal, post bed from the early 1940's. It's a really neat piece.
The headboard doesn't look too bad. I went back over it. I just can't get the brush marks out. It's hard to go in a straight line all the way across a 5 foot, curved board, in 1 stroke.
Troy Wilson That sounds like a really cool project that you are working on. Terrible as it may doing I learn the most when I screw up and boy have I screwed up on some pieces. Not comforting words I know. I’m just saying hang in there. You learned something out of your error right? I’m hoping the footboard goes smoother for you!
I had to edit my comment because all those millions of question I asked originally has been answered in your PART 2...LOL I am now a subscriber and keep on keeping it on! Love your work!
I've read about how dogs sneeze when playing with humans or others dogs as a way to communicate that they are just being playful and not threatening. So they dont mistake the play fighting as aggression and start attacking, so it could likely be that, or it could simply be allergies who knows. But my dog has always sneezed when playing, apparently a lot of dogs do so. Thanks for the video and info btw, great job! 😁 Now I just have to decide if I need to use clear-satin or semi-gloss haha
Glad you liked the video! Interesting information re: dogs and why they sneeze. It's just funny that Biscuit only does it when he's excited! It's his little tick hahaha
Thank you for the video. I appreciate you sharing about the anxiety. Applying the last coat of polycrylic makes me more anxious than opening a letter from the IRS. I'm going to try going to slower to help with my streakiness. Thank you
HAHA! I love your comment about opening a letter from the IRS. Yeah topcoats definitely give me anxiety. It's your make or break moment with your projects.
I used a nylon/polyester brush for the first two coats of polyacrylic on my painted bookcase. It streaked like crazy, no matter how careful I was with my brush strokes. I decided to give the foam brush a try. It worked like a charm - nice and even, and no air bubbles. It was also much faster. The finished product showed no brush strokes. Not saying this video is wrong, just that my experience was much different.
Maria DeLaTorre Hi there! I did another tutorial showing how I sand inbetween coats. You should check that one out. I’m glad you found the video helpful.
Love your video. My Yorkie Daisy, sneezes too! And she does it when she wants to get my attention. Like " Lets go outside, or she wants a treat ". There so smart, aren't they?
Blake Cardinal Thanks for checking out my video! I’m glad you found it informative. That’s funny you have a sneezy Chihuahua too! I thought maybe I had the only one with this cute “defect” (joking of course).
Blake Cardinal The best way is to follow my Facebook business page. I answer a lot of messages/questions through there. Same name as my RUclips channel. 😊
Hamsters do a "sneeze" when they get excited too, or they do a few in a row when they're throwing a little fit lol. Thank you for this video, I'm planning to do several white pieces so I'll be rewatching this several times🤗
That's fascinating to know! Maybe I should have named Biscuit Hamster instead haha! I'm glad you found the video helpful. If you are planning to paint your pieces white it's really, really important you prep your pieces the right way. Sometimes tannins or bleed thru occurs with white paint over wood. You can block those by applying Shellac first. I recently did a video titled Polycrylic and Yellowing, I would check it out.
I used this on a skateboard deck I put together. First I put too much stain and it was tacky. Wiped that off and used wood cleaner and fixed it. Next I used polycrylic and sanded the first coat and then put the second coat on. Came out beautiful. I also have two Chihuahuas.
That's awesome to hear your project came out successful! I'd love to get another chihuahua, I just don't know how Biscuit would handle it. He's pretty attached to me haha! Did you adopt the chihuahuas together from the get go?
Thank you so much - I was pulling my hair out with the Polycrylic I have. Then again, while I was careful, I definitely didn’t paint from one side to the other in one smooth, slow stroke !!! I couldn’t understand why I was ending up with a patchy finish on my pieces - so frustrating as you said, when so much time was invested in the initial painting. I can’t wait to try again with this technique ❤️❤️❤️👍👍
Kylie Black Polycrylic definitely has a learning curve to it. I advise people practice, practice, practice on scrap wood before your first go round. Like you said the last thing you want to do is ruin your freshly painted piece of furniture. I also recently uploaded another Polycrylic tutorial titled Part Two. I like to also apply it with a two inch foam brush with a nylon booty wrapped around it. I’ve had much success applying it this way as well. Best of luck with your future projects!
Finishing hemlock railings with this product. I am very pleased with results on coat 2. I think 220 grit sanding like the label on can says is a little to coarse. Looking forward to last top coat after seeing this. Keeping the edge wet is key.
Good video and cute dog, have 2 long hair chihuahua so adore ur biscuit. I am painting a headboard white, do you think I will need to apply polycrylic to it. Also, how many hours in between to let the polycrylic dry before lightly sanding n reapplying the next coat? Thank you!
Sheila Kwarteng Aren’t chihuahuas the best dogs?!? That’s wonderful you have two of them. I would definitely apply Polycrylic to your headboard for added protection. I usually wait 24 hours inbetween coats when I very very lightly sand. Key is to lightly sand. Get yourself a felt block (maybe $3-$5) and wrap 400+ grit around the block and lightly sand. Clean the dust and then apply another light coat of the Polycrylic. I hope this helps.
Hi Bethany! Thank you for sharing your expertise. I watched this and your video about why top coats yellow and they were really helpful since I'm painting a thrifted office desk with chalk paint. I already applied Minwax paste wax to the drawers. Should I seal them with polycrylic instead since this topcoat is more durable? If yes should I remove the paste wax first by sanding it off? Do I need to repaint with one coat of chalk paint before adding the polycrylic? Definitely I'm sealing the top of the desk with poly.
just a little FYI for you. i am currently learning how to do acrylic pour paintings and the trick to getting rid of those nasty air bubbles weather it is in the paint or the final finish you are applying is a small hand held blow torch. yeppers, gets rid of all those bubbles big and small. just quickly wave it back n fourth bout 2 inches above your piece. now when the bubble pops just take your finger and drop a drip of your finish into the divot and it will smooth itself out. hope yall give it a try. lot easier than trying to brush bubbles away lol. good luck.
TERRY MORIARTY Great advice! I’ve used Art Resin a few times on furniture and other projects and would get tiny bubbles with that product. I, too, would use a heat gun to pop those little bubbles. Hmmm, I’ll have to try that with the Polycrylic. Thanks again for your insight! Very informative comment.
I agree with you that chalk paint is over hyped. It's marketed by most fancy chalk paint companies as a NO prep paint. People buy into this gimmick because well frankly most people are lazy and want to just easily paint something without any added prep work. That's not how it works. I paint with all sorts of paints: homemade chalk paint, regular latex paint, enamel paint but I don't skip on the prepping part ever. No matter the paint, you need to prep.
Bethany, I am currently working on a table top that i've put one coat of water based polyurethane upon to seal. Can I then "glue" an illustration on top of this followed by another coat of polyurethane to officially seal and finish the table? So appreciate your help; thanks so much!
New subscriber here. This is the first video of yours that I have watched. So I am issues with my polycrylic applications. I am trying to apply polycrylic to a stained stove top cover (noodle board). I do fine on majority of the face but the issue is in the crevice or corner where three boards meet and also at the 90 degree angle where two boards meet. I am using a two inch wide sponge brush. Those areas of trouble are bunching up with polycrylic and it makes it look like a nasty rough finish. Sanding it down helps but the third and final coat is going to end up the same and I thought final coat aren't supposed to be sanded down. That anxiety is really kicking in. Thank you for your help Beautiful.
Corners can be tricky when applying polycyrlic because it can pool in those areas. I usually use a very small artist's brush along with my two inch foam brush. I'll use my artist's brush to apply it in the corners. I also place my piece of furniture flat so it has less chance of pooling. I understand that's not possible with everything. Less is more with the corners.
Aacuna24 Aren’t chihuahuas funny little creatures?!? This sneezing when he’s excited thing has always made me laugh. I figure it’s his way of expressing happiness. Either that or I have a broken dog hahaha! I’m going to look up that reverse sneeze you mentioned. See if Biscuit sounds like that.
I have two Rhodesian Ridgebacks and they do the sneezing thing too. When they play together and when they get over excited. They also do the reverse sneeze thing. I thought they were having seizures!
Great vid and very helpful! I'm going to be using it on a herringbone patterned maple wood tabletop, would you recommend strokes in the direction of the herringbone, or would just going straight from edge to edge be ok?
Great video, i used miniwax polycrylic on several furniture after chalk painting, but on all of them the white changed into yellowish, pink and grey staines after a few days or weeks. I am now going to try seal the furniture with the acrylic and then chalkpaint it and then apply a next coat of polycrylic or wax
Hi have you ever worked with Veneer? I have nice piece with veneer top. Does gel stain stick to this? I plan on sanding but was wondering if i need to put a primer on first. J Thanks Katrina
Katrina Hitchcock Yes I have worked with veneer. I’ve lightly sanded a veneer top (orbital sander/150 grit) and then applied the gel stain and wiped it off. I had great success with this. Just be careful sanding. I’ve also made the mistake on a smaller table sanding right through the veneer.
Do you know if you can pour this into a plastic squeeze bottle? Which for me might make it easier to do smaller projects therefor if I have some left over in the cup I wouldn't have to pour the used product back into the clean can, Thanks.
I pour mine in a plastic cup and cover it with tin foil when I'm working on a project. Sometimes it sits in the cup a few days. Please keep in mind I do stir this product frequently (slowly) to ensure it's mixed well, even when I'm applying it. I do know it won't eat through plastic or melt it bc it's water based. Keeping it in plastic shouldn't be an issue.
All the videos I've found are applying Polycrylic to a flat surface. I will be applying it to my bathroom vanity over raw wood. It has some wood molding & carving. Do I need to do anything differently than for a flat surface? Would a certain applicator be better? Thanks.
All dogs can sneeze more when they get excited. It could be an allergy or an irritant in the air, but if it's happening during excitement then it's normal. Some vets say it's a way of comnunication, others say it's the way they hold their tongue when excited that causes them to sneeze. Experts don't know for sure, but it sounds harmless. Thanks for the tips on the Polyurethane.
Stacy Fine That’s very informative! Thank you for sharing. At first I thought Biscuit had allergies of some sort but quickly realized he only sneezes when he’s super excited. It’s a cute little quirk that he has.
Great job! I have 3 dogs two large one small. They all sneeze when they get excited. When i ask " wanna go outside?" Or " you hungry?" I get lots of sneezes!
hailyxia Thank you! I’m glad my dog it’s the only dog out there that sneezes when he’s excited! Haha! If I knew he sneezed this much I would have named him Sneezy or Kleenex! 😆
I just redid a dining set. My first time redoing anything and I am getting ready to put my polycrylic on it. I was planning to apply polycrylic to my chairs as well because I have small children. They have a detailed back on them which now after watching this I feel would be extremely difficult. What do you suggest I do for the chairs, leave them just painted white or apply polycrylic to them?
For chairs I would use the Polycrylic that comes in a spray can. Much faster application then brushing it on. (I apologize I'm just now seeing your message)
Hello, I wanted to see if you could help me. I used polycrylic on my dinning table months ago and it seems my table is sticky. Did the polycrylic not cure right? What do you suggest? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Love it! I have a Pekingese that also sneezes when she gets excited. I've always attributed to her little nose, but maybe it's a little dog thing. New subbie!
Rose Originals You are the very first person to tell me their little dog sneezes too!!! Haha! I thought my little Biscuit just had a weird tick of some sort. So funny! That makes sense maybe it has to do with their tiny noses 🤷🏼♀️ Well welcome to my channel! Thank you for subscribing!
Rose Originals nope, not specific to little dogs! My LabrAdoodle (55lbs) sneezes when she’s excited and happy and always after eating her dinner! Goofy!
Very informative video! What polycrylic finish would you suggest for kitchen cabinets? I got a clear satin finish but o wanted to ask a professional .I'm concerned about it not chipping if I have to scrub them. Thanks 😊
I agree with Mike. Use enamel paint or acrylic paint with a topcoat built in if you are looking to painting your cabinets. If you are staining your cabinets I would use an oil based poly topcoat.
cysco1187 I use 400 grit sandpaper wrapped around a felt block and very, very lightly sand. I either use a 2” foam brush to apply my Polycrylic or a synthetic brush to apply it.
Hey . Hope all is well. Have you tried oil modified with a brush btw ? . I get a million little bubbles when I apply. kinda like soap bubbles 99% of them pop but but still have a few left over. Hard to tell which to go over with a brush to pop or to leave it. Not sure if polycrylic does it too. Thanks :)
I have tried the oil modified with a brush. Works great! Goes on smooth and dries like glass. Only bummer is that I can't use it over paint. It will amber the paint BUT it's a great alternative to the other oil poly I normally use. I noticed the oil modified poly is much thinner than the oil gel poly I'm used to so that means I need to apply more coats. That's the only downside I can see with it.
@@madelinejeanantiquesrestor9074 yeah it's not meant for that. But great alternative to sticky 🛢️ Do you notice lots of little bubbles when you apply it btw ?
Hey thanks for the video! I just painted a piece of furniture. Should I sand the last coat of paint before applying the first coat of polycrylic? Thank you!
Janice Ayotte Hi Janice! Yes I lightly, lightly feather sand my painted coats, even inbetween my painted coats. That ensures I get a buttery soft surface. I use 400-500 grit sandpaper wrapped around a felt block. I never sand with a back and forth motion that will ruin your freshly painted surface. Don’t press too hard either. Just lightly go from one edge to the other edge in one swoop. I hope that helps.
@@madelinejeanantiquesrestor9074 So I tried sanding my last coat of paint before applying the poly and the paint started coming off to the point where I saw seeing the white (the original color of the furniture). I BARELY touched the furniture with the sand paper. I was freaking out. I ended up putting 1 coat of poly without sanding first. Now I'm terrified of sanding that coat of poly before applying the next one. Do I absolutely have to? I know it's going to scratch up and look terrible if I do, but I'm scared if I don't sand that it could just ruin the whole project. I'm freaking out. Please tell me I can just do my next coat without sanding LOL
Janice Ayotte When you say that you’re starting to see the white, what do you mean? White paint? Or the wood is white? How many coats of paint did you apply?
@@madelinejeanantiquesrestor9074 The pieces of furniture is IKEA, so I started to see some white from the original furniture color (especially when sanding the corners). I barely touched it with the sand paper. So now I have my first coat of poly on, without sanding. I have a tinted primer and 3 coats of paint on each piece. I've decided I'm not going to sand between the coats of poly (the risk vs reward doesn't make sense when I know it's going to make the paint look terrible, since I tried). So now I need your knowledge - is it smarter to do the second coat of poly in 2 hours (so that it bonds better) or wait 24 hours? I read that if you don't sand, it's smarter to do the coats within 2 hours of each other, but there is very limited info on this. Any help would be very appreciated!
Janice Ayotte That explains the adhesion issue. The reason why your paint after three coats is coming off so easily is because it’s IKEA. The majority of Ikea products are made of Engineered wood i.e particle board, ply, Mdf, etc. these are not original wood. So your paint isn’t going to adhere/stick nearly as good as to natural wood. Yes skip the sanding inbetween. Reapply the Polycrylic after two hours it should be okay.
Hi, nice video and great info! I'm going to use polycrylic satin finish on some nice walnut boards, mostly because is water based and i hate dealing with solvents and things like that. I'm not sure if this thing can be diluted a little bit and applied with a rag (just like a wipe on poly), have you ever tried that?
Hi Rene! Thanks for commenting! I'm glad you found my video helpful. Regarding your question I would not recommend applying Polycrylic with a rag. Polycrylic can easily form bubbles if you manipulate it to much. I like applying mine with a two inch foam brush with a nylon booty on it. I did another tutorial on applying it with the nylon booty. Maybe try that method?
I just opened a nee can of polycrylic and while stirring I noticed thick white goo on bottom of can. It will not blend in. Soooo, do you know if this is ok to use? It is water based clear ultra flat. Thank you for the information in this video😊
That's interesting. How old is the Polycrylic? Sometimes just the matting agents settle to the bottom of the can but can usually be stirred in to disappear with a few minutes of stirring the can. Also, was the can exposed to extreme temperatures.
@@madelinejeanantiquesrestor9074 Hey, thank you for replying. It was a new can just purchased from Lowes, maybe a week earlier. I ended up returning it and going with the polyurethane instead. I stirred and stirred, it just wouldn’t combine. Thanks again!
I personally prefer using a brush as well. Sponge or foam is kind of harder for me since polycrylic tends to dry very fast and I feel the sponge/foam gets stick into it. I think that technique is for more advanced users.
I agree! Polycrylic does have a learning curve to it for sure. I use either a synthetic brush to apply it or a 2" foam brush with a nylon booty wrapped around it. Those methods work the best for me.
I use those square plastic applicators made for cutting in against trim. Works really well (goof proof) and no one on youtube doing it. I store it in a tupaware container with mineral spirits so i dont have to throw it away. 7 bucks each. I also use a piece of 1/4" sq. wire mesh to drag excess poly before dragging across my work.
Yes I have tried the Polycrylic spray. It has it's pros and cons. Pros - its great when it comes to spraying items like chairs. Helps with time. Cons - the spray can sometimes sputter and spit the product out. So I always have a little brush on hand to quickly brush away those spit marks.
Do not use a sander! That is way too rough. Hand sand with 400-500 grit inbetween coats. I did another tutorial on how to sand inbetween coats. You should check that one out.
I have a little dog and she sneezes a lot when we interact. What I have read about this behavior is that dogs frequently do this during play (or what they think is playtime) as an indication that they are playing. For instance, when we "wrestle" she does this to communicate that she is playing and not being aggressive. I do it back so she knows that I am also not trying to hurt or attack. kind of like when they gummy bite and don't genuinely want to bite.
t bow Interesting! I like hearing other dog owners explaining they too have little fur babies that sneeze a lot, especially when they are excited. Thank you for sharing!
I had painted a desk and let it dry for a couple days now I’m adding POLYCRYLIC. It dries really fast. How fast can I apply another coat because I plan on putting three or four coats on
It does dry fast. Sometimes I can apply my additional coats within hours. Just make sure you have optimal humidity and temperatures when applying and drying.
I painted a dresser black chalk paint. For the clear coat I used the water based polyurethane. But I used a spray gun. Now it's dry and I have lots of fogginess . And foggy lines. How do I fix this. Do I need to sand it down to the paint and repaint it or ????
I am applying polyacrylic over a painted kids table that is about 5 feet long and 2.5 feet wide. Would you still recommend using a 2 inch foam brush or should I use a 4 inch with the booty? I tried a sponge with the booty and there is a lot of streaking! Not sure if maybe I wasn't using enough of the topcoat, but you appear to be using very little. Any advice would be appreciated!
I've had great success just using a 2" foam brush with the nylon booty over it. Remember as you apply the Polycrylic you will miss some spots as you apply it. That's okay. Just don't keep going over those spots. The more you manipulate it, move it, will cause problems. You will get those missed spots on your second and third coat. With your table being five feet long I would suggest dipping your brush in the Polycrylic go from one side to the middle, then dip your brush again go from the OTHER side to the middle. You're meeting both your applications in the middle. (hope this is making sense) THEN take your brush from one side and drag it all the way across without stopping. This will ensure ample coverage and no starting/stopping marks.
@@madelinejeanantiquesrestor9074 Completely makes sense, thank you for the tips. I also found a brush today that I forgot the paint store sold me to use on the table a couple of years ago. It is called a Purdy Nylox brush, any thoughts? I have tried multiple times to get this table finished over a few years, sad I know. Now my kids are really wanting it completed! Anyway, I might try both and see what happens. I have watched your technique and hope I can successfully finish this table! I am a perfectionist too and that is a lot of my problem! Thanks again for sharing your amazing talents!
@@madelinejeanantiquesrestor9074 I used the brush and had a lot of bubbles. I also had some with the foam brush but I was able to somewhat smooth them. How often do you change brushes and nylon booty? I am actually trying to do this in the garage where it is shaded but maybe it is too hot? I am in Austin, TX and day temps are in the low 90's! Should I try to take it indoors? I have a picture I can show you but I am unsure of how to post it? So today I tried a few times to put a coat on it. I tried starting at one end to the middle an reloaded and continued to the other side. If I tried to then go from side to side for a continuous line, it was already setting and it would drag and make a mess. So the third time I stopped trying to do side to side, however that leaves a lot of streaks where I picked up my brush plus streaks from the rows. I really wasn't able to even combine rows due to the same issue! Would it be feasible to use a syringe or something to get more sealer on the table so I don't have to stop to reload my brush? That way I could go side to side without stopping? Any input is greatly appreciated! Thank you!!!
I usually only go thru one foam brush. I do replace the nylon booty quite often. I buy those in bulk that way I always have then on hand and they are super cheap.
Some dogs do what's often called "play sneezing." Apparently, it's something they do to express that they're excited, having a good time or that they're just playing.
I just painted my dinning room chairs with chalk paint and am considering using the spray can version of this as it would be easier to get around all the bends and curves. Have you worked with the spray can version yourself? If so any suggestions for me? I'm so nervous to use it.
Libby Schlegel I have used the spray Polycrylic in a can. Overall I have had great success with it. It does come with its pros and cons. Pros: applying it by spray can will make any job much easier than applying Polycrylic with a brush. You can spray multiple coats within an hour. It dries very fast. Cons: my biggest frustration with the Polycrylic in a spray can is that it can occasionally sputter or spit the product out of the can. If this happens just lightly go over the spit mark with a synthetic brush to make it disappear. I would practice first on a scrap board so you can see how fast it comes out and at what thickness and you can get a feel of applying it. I hope this helps you.
Biscuit is so cute lol. I had a Yorkie that did the same thing, when she got older, she switched from sneezing to peeing from the excitement so you might have that to look forward to but it's all good lol. Wanted to ask you, noticed you didn't take the bristles off the wood during the entire stroke and looked as if you didn't put that much polyacrylic on the brush sooooo, what happens when you have a long bureau and half way through the stroke, your brush runs dry? I'm thinking you have to redip the brush but that would cause a seam in the middle of the piece yes.. any tips on that?
Aren't little dogs funny like that? I certainly hope Biscuit doesn't start peeing! HAHA! As it is, he's known as the Pooping/Peeing Ninja. Anytime my kids leave their bedroom doors open he'll disappear in a flash and "mark" his territory. We have a strict CLOSE YOUR DOOR policy in my house because of our little ninja. *little stinker Okay to answer you polycrylic question. If I have a longer piece I'm applying the polycrylic to I do this method.....I dip my brush and apply from one side going to the middle, I then stop, I dip my brush again and go from the other side and meet at the middle. I then quickly drag my brush from one end to the other without stopping. I hope this makes sense. You have to work quickly with the polycrylic. It dries fast.
@@madelinejeanantiquesrestor9074 thanks for answering that Madeline. Just one more thing I could not tell it's how much you loaded onto your brush. As for biscuit and his ninja style, love him that much more because honey, when they're gone, you are wishing that you had the puddles. I lost mine in May. 😢 And whatever you do don't buy a baby door to cover the entrances to the rooms because when you forget they're there, and trust me on this, they can be treacherous 🤣
I applied this poly with a sponge brush and I DEFIANTLY over worked it. I had some spots that wiped my chalk paint right off... could this be from over working it? Thank you!
It's very important to brush on the Polycrylic and then don't go back if you missed a spot. You will get the missed spots on coat 2 and coat 3. Yes overworking the Polycrylic can cause that issue along with not prepping correctly BEFORE you painted.
I use two different types of brushes. Either a basic 2" synthetic brush or a 2" foam brush with a nylon booty around it. I did another tutorial on how the nylon booty method works.
The natural colors....is the wood different shades or different stains? And then what kind of table and what type of use will it be getting (heavy traffic, light traffic?)
MOGUL MAKER With a coffee table I would suggest going with an oil based poly. It would be more durable. Yes water based Polycrylic provides good protection but for kitchen tables and coffee tables I always use an oil based poly. I really like the gel poly General Finishes makes. I’ve used it on natural wood.
Love your helpful videos (& Biscuit)! I have a question I hope you can answer for me. I chalk painted an old dresser with chalk paint and the covered drawer fronts and top with Anaglyptic wallpaper. I want to make it more durable by top coating it with Polycrylic as in your video. My issue is that I probably need to put a few coats on, but an afraid even a light sanding between coats will damage the textured wallpaper even though I painted it with a couple of coats with the chalk paint. I thought of sealing it with wax. but then I can't repaint down the road and it won't give me the durability I want. What would you recommed?
Ellen in Oregon Hi there!!!!! Awe thanks for liking my videos and I’m so glad you have found them helpful. To answer your question you can apply Polycrylic over the wallpaper and sand in between coats. Last summer I decoupaged dresser drawer fronts with thicker decorative paper. I applied multiple coats of the Polycrylic and lightly sanded in between my coats without any issues. I need to clarify when I sand inbetween coats I mean lightly, lightly feather sand. I use 400-500 grit sandpaper wrapped around a felt block and sand from one end to the other end. NEVER EVER BACK AND FORTH. I recently did a tutorial on sanding inbetween coats. I would watch that so you can see exactly what I’m saying. I hope that helps you. 😊
Yiaya of2 Sorry I’m just seeing your question today. I don’t know the answer to your question I’ve never use polycrylic over metal before so I’m not sure.
I am working on my coffee table. On the corners it has decorative carving. I am going to use poly but I don’t know how to apply the poly so it won’t glob up in the crevices. I wish I could attach picture.
So I realize this video is old, but when I went to stir my polycrilic it had almost like a slime at the bottom. Does this mean my polycrilic had separated and won't be effective now?
It often gets slimy on the bottom that's why it's imperative to stir it completely and slowly before using. I also advise stirring it often while working with it.
Can I put polycrylic over wax. I put wax over my chalk paint and then heard about Polycrylic Inc. so now I want to know can I put it over it because the furniture is white
Nice cans! Of polycrilic I mean
Ahhhh your comment gets pinned to the top! I pin my favorite CREEP OF THE DAY there. Congratulations Robert Burns. Say hi to your mom for me. I know she’s upstairs making you pizza rolls.
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@@madelinejeanantiquesrestor9074 Well said, Bethany!
Yay!!! I usually use an expensive sponge when applying polycrylic, but I’m working on a large project and wasn’t liking the results. I watched your video and learned several tricks. This morning, I bought a $23 nylon brush, re-sanded, applied a coat, and the results are already looking great! Thank you!!!
You are so welcome! Thanks for sharing your success with working with Polycrylic! I love hearing you had good results with Polycrylic.
HaHaHaHaHa!!!!! I should have watched this video first. 1st thing I did was shake the can. 2nd thing I did was over work it. FML!
Troy Wilson Oh noooooooo! That stinks!!! What did you use the Polycrylic on???
@@madelinejeanantiquesrestor9074 I used it on a huge waterbed headboard I'm restoring, making it into a regular bed. I haven't done the foot board yet, thank God. Its actually a headboard from a pedestal, post bed from the early 1940's. It's a really neat piece.
The headboard doesn't look too bad. I went back over it. I just can't get the brush marks out. It's hard to go in a straight line all the way across a 5 foot, curved board, in 1 stroke.
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Troy Wilson That sounds like a really cool project that you are working on. Terrible as it may doing I learn the most when I screw up and boy have I screwed up on some pieces. Not comforting words I know. I’m just saying hang in there. You learned something out of your error right? I’m hoping the footboard goes smoother for you!
I had to edit my comment because all those millions of question I asked originally has been answered in your PART 2...LOL I am now a subscriber and keep on keeping it on! Love your work!
That's wonderful! I'm so glad you found both videos helpful. I appreciate you subscribing to my channel and liking my work.
I've read about how dogs sneeze when playing with humans or others dogs as a way to communicate that they are just being playful and not threatening. So they dont mistake the play fighting as aggression and start attacking, so it could likely be that, or it could simply be allergies who knows. But my dog has always sneezed when playing, apparently a lot of dogs do so. Thanks for the video and info btw, great job! 😁 Now I just have to decide if I need to use clear-satin or semi-gloss haha
Glad you liked the video! Interesting information re: dogs and why they sneeze. It's just funny that Biscuit only does it when he's excited! It's his little tick hahaha
@@madelinejeanantiquesrestor9074 yeah that's the only time my dog Jack does it also haha it is pretty funny 😆
Thank you for the video. I appreciate you sharing about the anxiety. Applying the last coat of polycrylic makes me more anxious than opening a letter from the IRS. I'm going to try going to slower to help with my streakiness. Thank you
HAHA! I love your comment about opening a letter from the IRS. Yeah topcoats definitely give me anxiety. It's your make or break moment with your projects.
I was in the middle of the process doubting but now I feel nearly confterble ❤️ great video
I'm so glad! :)
I used a nylon/polyester brush for the first two coats of polyacrylic on my painted bookcase. It streaked like crazy, no matter how careful I was with my brush strokes. I decided to give the foam brush a try. It worked like a charm - nice and even, and no air bubbles. It was also much faster. The finished product showed no brush strokes. Not saying this video is wrong, just that my experience was much different.
I was told they sneeze to let you know they are playing or being playful :) thanks so much for all the information!!!!
You are correct, yes they do! Thanks for watching!
Just did my first painting project. Wished you would have shown the sanding process. All other tips were very helpful.
Maria DeLaTorre Hi there! I did another tutorial showing how I sand inbetween coats. You should check that one out. I’m glad you found the video helpful.
Love your video. My Yorkie Daisy, sneezes too! And she does it when she wants to get my attention. Like " Lets go outside, or she wants a treat ". There so smart, aren't they?
That's interesting! Biscuit does it every time he gets super excited. These little dogs sure are funny!
My pit bull sneezes when he gets excited too. Great tutorial. Thanks for the instruction. I’m sealing my chalk painted chest with matte polycrylic.
Glad it was helpful! That's funny your pit sneezes as well. I'm finding a lot of dogs do this.
Excellent video thanks for the information on applying. So informative and beautiful. My chihuahua wheezes when excited too.
Blake Cardinal Thanks for checking out my video! I’m glad you found it informative. That’s funny you have a sneezy Chihuahua too! I thought maybe I had the only one with this cute “defect” (joking of course).
I wonder if they are trying to breathe faster than their little noses allow.
Bethany what is the best way to contact you regarding finishing questions? Email? Your videos are so informative, and you have a sneezy chihuahua.
Blake Cardinal The best way is to follow my Facebook business page. I answer a lot of messages/questions through there. Same name as my RUclips channel. 😊
Hamsters do a "sneeze" when they get excited too, or they do a few in a row when they're throwing a little fit lol. Thank you for this video, I'm planning to do several white pieces so I'll be rewatching this several times🤗
That's fascinating to know! Maybe I should have named Biscuit Hamster instead haha! I'm glad you found the video helpful. If you are planning to paint your pieces white it's really, really important you prep your pieces the right way. Sometimes tannins or bleed thru occurs with white paint over wood. You can block those by applying Shellac first. I recently did a video titled Polycrylic and Yellowing, I would check it out.
I used this on a skateboard deck I put together. First I put too much stain and it was tacky. Wiped that off and used wood cleaner and fixed it. Next I used polycrylic and sanded the first coat and then put the second coat on. Came out beautiful. I also have two Chihuahuas.
That's awesome to hear your project came out successful! I'd love to get another chihuahua, I just don't know how Biscuit would handle it. He's pretty attached to me haha! Did you adopt the chihuahuas together from the get go?
Thank you so much - I was pulling my hair out with the Polycrylic I have. Then again, while I was careful, I definitely didn’t paint from one side to the other in one smooth, slow stroke !!! I couldn’t understand why I was ending up with a patchy finish on my pieces - so frustrating as you said, when so much time was invested in the initial painting. I can’t wait to try again with this technique ❤️❤️❤️👍👍
Kylie Black Polycrylic definitely has a learning curve to it. I advise people practice, practice, practice on scrap wood before your first go round. Like you said the last thing you want to do is ruin your freshly painted piece of furniture. I also recently uploaded another Polycrylic tutorial titled Part Two. I like to also apply it with a two inch foam brush with a nylon booty wrapped around it. I’ve had much success applying it this way as well. Best of luck with your future projects!
Finishing hemlock railings with this product. I am very pleased with results on coat 2. I think 220 grit sanding like the label on can says is a little to coarse. Looking forward to last top coat after seeing this. Keeping the edge wet is key.
I hope this worked well for you. I agree the 220 grit is too course for inbetween sanding. I prefer to use 400-500 grit.
Great video!! Also, our border collie mix sneezes about 6 times when he gets excited. It’s constant lol!!
Kay Brunell Thank you so much! That’s funny your dog does the excited sneezing too! I’m glad there’s nothing wrong with my dog, just a funny trait!
Yep, once knew a doodle that sneezed when excited, wish I could!
Funny how dogs do this all the time they are excited.
My friends Chihuahua does the same thing🤣❤️ She does it when she’s excited
Funny how many chihuahuas do this! I should change his name to Sneezy, he does it that much haha!
Good video and cute dog, have 2 long hair chihuahua so adore ur biscuit. I am painting a headboard white, do you think I will need to apply polycrylic to it. Also, how many hours in between to let the polycrylic dry before lightly sanding n reapplying the next coat? Thank you!
Sheila Kwarteng Aren’t chihuahuas the best dogs?!? That’s wonderful you have two of them. I would definitely apply Polycrylic to your headboard for added protection. I usually wait 24 hours inbetween coats when I very very lightly sand. Key is to lightly sand. Get yourself a felt block (maybe $3-$5) and wrap 400+ grit around the block and lightly sand. Clean the dust and then apply another light coat of the Polycrylic. I hope this helps.
Very Helpful! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Bethany! Thank you for sharing your expertise. I watched this and your video about why top coats yellow and they were really helpful since I'm painting a thrifted office desk with chalk paint. I already applied Minwax paste wax to the drawers. Should I seal them with polycrylic instead since this topcoat is more durable? If yes should I remove the paste wax first by sanding it off? Do I need to repaint with one coat of chalk paint before adding the polycrylic? Definitely I'm sealing the top of the desk with poly.
Thank you for sharing! I love your doggie! I have a little Chihuahua too!
just a little FYI for you. i am currently learning how to do acrylic pour paintings and the trick to getting rid of those nasty air bubbles weather it is in the paint or the final finish you are applying is a small hand held blow torch. yeppers, gets rid of all those bubbles big and small. just quickly wave it back n fourth bout 2 inches above your piece. now when the bubble pops just take your finger and drop a drip of your finish into the divot and it will smooth itself out. hope yall give it a try. lot easier than trying to brush bubbles away lol. good luck.
TERRY MORIARTY Great advice! I’ve used Art Resin a few times on furniture and other projects and would get tiny bubbles with that product. I, too, would use a heat gun to pop those little bubbles. Hmmm, I’ll have to try that with the Polycrylic. Thanks again for your insight! Very informative comment.
Love ur vids. Thx U. Wondering about paint. Y is everything about chalk paint, it has never worked for me n it seems to have more steps w/ chalk...?
I agree with you that chalk paint is over hyped. It's marketed by most fancy chalk paint companies as a NO prep paint. People buy into this gimmick because well frankly most people are lazy and want to just easily paint something without any added prep work. That's not how it works. I paint with all sorts of paints: homemade chalk paint, regular latex paint, enamel paint but I don't skip on the prepping part ever. No matter the paint, you need to prep.
Bethany, I am currently working on a table top that i've put one coat of water based polyurethane upon to seal. Can I then "glue" an illustration on top of this followed by another coat of polyurethane to officially seal and finish the table? So appreciate your help; thanks so much!
Yayyy!!👏👏👏👏you gave me the balls to try this!
Chanelcoco 123 Yeeeeahhh! I love hearing this! I hope it went well for you.
Very nice, Bethany. Do you scuff sand between coats?
I do a light feather sand in-between coats if I feel dust nubs.
What Polycrylic did you use super gloss ? Clear gloss right thanks i love the clear gloss is that the highest gloss ? Thanks for the video
Correct! I used the Glossy finish in this video.
New subscriber here. This is the first video of yours that I have watched. So I am issues with my polycrylic applications. I am trying to apply polycrylic to a stained stove top cover (noodle board). I do fine on majority of the face but the issue is in the crevice or corner where three boards meet and also at the 90 degree angle where two boards meet. I am using a two inch wide sponge brush. Those areas of trouble are bunching up with polycrylic and it makes it look like a nasty rough finish. Sanding it down helps but the third and final coat is going to end up the same and I thought final coat aren't supposed to be sanded down. That anxiety is really kicking in. Thank you for your help Beautiful.
Corners can be tricky when applying polycyrlic because it can pool in those areas. I usually use a very small artist's brush along with my two inch foam brush. I'll use my artist's brush to apply it in the corners. I also place my piece of furniture flat so it has less chance of pooling. I understand that's not possible with everything. Less is more with the corners.
Thank you! And yes my chihuahua is the same😍 he also has something called a ”reverse sneeze” which is terrifying the first time you hear it! 😬
Aacuna24 Aren’t chihuahuas funny little creatures?!? This sneezing when he’s excited thing has always made me laugh. I figure it’s his way of expressing happiness. Either that or I have a broken dog hahaha! I’m going to look up that reverse sneeze you mentioned. See if Biscuit sounds like that.
Leigh Anne Tannar I often joke if I knew Biscuit sneezed this much I would have named him Kleenex or Sneezy. 😆
I have two Rhodesian Ridgebacks and they do the sneezing thing too. When they play together and when they get over excited. They also do the reverse sneeze thing. I thought they were having seizures!
Great vid and very helpful! I'm going to be using it on a herringbone patterned maple wood tabletop, would you recommend strokes in the direction of the herringbone, or would just going straight from edge to edge be ok?
Beautiful women who explains things in detail I dig it!
Great video, i used miniwax polycrylic on several furniture after chalk painting, but on all of them the white changed into yellowish, pink and grey staines after a few days or weeks. I am now going to try seal the furniture with the acrylic and then chalkpaint it and then apply a next coat of polycrylic or wax
I recently posted a video re: Polycrylic and why it may yellow. You should check it out. Thanks for checking out this video.
Make sure you clean wood with a tsp cleaning agent, sand then seal with a stain blocking primer before using the polycyclic sealer.
Hi have you ever worked with Veneer? I have nice piece with veneer top. Does gel stain stick to this? I plan on sanding but was wondering if i need to put a primer on first. J
Thanks Katrina
Katrina Hitchcock Yes I have worked with veneer. I’ve lightly sanded a veneer top (orbital sander/150 grit) and then applied the gel stain and wiped it off. I had great success with this. Just be careful sanding. I’ve also made the mistake on a smaller table sanding right through the veneer.
Very nice video and cute doggie!
Thank you very much!
Do you know if you can pour this into a plastic squeeze bottle? Which for me might make it easier to do smaller projects therefor if I have some left over in the cup I wouldn't have to pour the used product back into the clean can, Thanks.
I pour mine in a plastic cup and cover it with tin foil when I'm working on a project. Sometimes it sits in the cup a few days. Please keep in mind I do stir this product frequently (slowly) to ensure it's mixed well, even when I'm applying it. I do know it won't eat through plastic or melt it bc it's water based. Keeping it in plastic shouldn't be an issue.
I did understand what kind of block you used for sanding? All I heard was 400 grit block. I'm new at this. Thank you so mush.
It’s a felt block. I wrap 400 grit sandpaper around the felt block and then hand sand. I also did a tutorial on how to sand inbetween coats.
Your little dog is so cute! We have a little Bichon Frise and he sneezes when he's excited, too.
Thank you!!! We once had a Bichon Frise too! Those are adorable dogs!
Thank you very much! So helpful!
You're welcome!
I messed up with my crylic. Is it easy to remove/sand down?
All the videos I've found are applying Polycrylic to a flat surface. I will be applying it to my bathroom vanity over raw wood. It has some wood molding & carving. Do I need to do anything differently than for a flat surface? Would a certain applicator be better? Thanks.
I believe I replied to your question through my Facebook business page.
All dogs can sneeze more when they get excited. It could be an allergy or an irritant in the air, but if it's happening during excitement then it's normal. Some vets say it's a way of comnunication, others say it's the way they hold their tongue when excited that causes them to sneeze. Experts don't know for sure, but it sounds harmless. Thanks for the tips on the Polyurethane.
Stacy Fine That’s very informative! Thank you for sharing. At first I thought Biscuit had allergies of some sort but quickly realized he only sneezes when he’s super excited. It’s a cute little quirk that he has.
How long did you wait after the last coat of chalk paint before applying the polycrylic?
The Cursing Seamstress I usually wait 12-24 hours before applying my first cost of Polycrylic.
Great job! I have 3 dogs two large one small. They all sneeze when they get excited. When i ask " wanna go outside?" Or " you hungry?" I get lots of sneezes!
hailyxia Thank you! I’m glad my dog it’s the only dog out there that sneezes when he’s excited! Haha! If I knew he sneezed this much I would have named him Sneezy or Kleenex! 😆
I just redid a dining set. My first time redoing anything and I am getting ready to put my polycrylic on it. I was planning to apply polycrylic to my chairs as well because I have small children. They have a detailed back on them which now after watching this I feel would be extremely difficult. What do you suggest I do for the chairs, leave them just painted white or apply polycrylic to them?
For chairs I would use the Polycrylic that comes in a spray can. Much faster application then brushing it on. (I apologize I'm just now seeing your message)
Hello, I wanted to see if you could help me. I used polycrylic on my dinning table months ago and it seems my table is sticky. Did the polycrylic not cure right? What do you suggest? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
When my chwawa gets excited he starts honking like asthma
This the best “How to” way to apply polycrilic
Glad it was helpful!
Omg your dog looks just like my Lola.. I had to put her down :( she used to sneeze when she was excited also.
Awe! That's such a sweet name...Lola. I'm so sorry. I wish pets could live to be 100 years old.
You are a doll. Thanks for sharing and best wishes.
Thank you so much!
Very informative video. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for this tutorial! I'll be applying this polycrylic to a découpage art project. How many layers of polycrylic can I apply?
You are welcome! Usually the rule of thumb is three coats for ample protection.
Love it! I have a Pekingese that also sneezes when she gets excited. I've always attributed to her little nose, but maybe it's a little dog thing. New subbie!
Rose Originals You are the very first person to tell me their little dog sneezes too!!! Haha! I thought my little Biscuit just had a weird tick of some sort. So funny! That makes sense maybe it has to do with their tiny noses 🤷🏼♀️ Well welcome to my channel! Thank you for subscribing!
Rose Originals nope, not specific to little dogs! My LabrAdoodle (55lbs) sneezes when she’s excited and happy and always after eating her dinner! Goofy!
Very informative video! What polycrylic finish would you suggest for kitchen cabinets? I got a clear satin finish but o wanted to ask a professional .I'm concerned about it not chipping if I have to scrub them. Thanks 😊
I agree with Mike. Use enamel paint or acrylic paint with a topcoat built in if you are looking to painting your cabinets. If you are staining your cabinets I would use an oil based poly topcoat.
What grit do you use for sanding in between polycyclic coats and what brand of brush did you use?
cysco1187 I use 400 grit sandpaper wrapped around a felt block and very, very lightly sand. I either use a 2” foam brush to apply my Polycrylic or a synthetic brush to apply it.
Hey . Hope all is well. Have you tried oil modified with a brush btw ? . I get a million little bubbles when I apply. kinda like soap bubbles 99% of them pop but but still have a few left over. Hard to tell which to go over with a brush to pop or to leave it.
Not sure if polycrylic does it too.
Thanks :)
I have tried the oil modified with a brush. Works great! Goes on smooth and dries like glass. Only bummer is that I can't use it over paint. It will amber the paint BUT it's a great alternative to the other oil poly I normally use. I noticed the oil modified poly is much thinner than the oil gel poly I'm used to so that means I need to apply more coats. That's the only downside I can see with it.
@@madelinejeanantiquesrestor9074 yeah it's not meant for that. But great alternative to sticky 🛢️
Do you notice lots of little bubbles when you apply it btw ?
Hey thanks for the video! I just painted a piece of furniture. Should I sand the last coat of paint before applying the first coat of polycrylic? Thank you!
Janice Ayotte Hi Janice! Yes I lightly, lightly feather sand my painted coats, even inbetween my painted coats. That ensures I get a buttery soft surface. I use 400-500 grit sandpaper wrapped around a felt block. I never sand with a back and forth motion that will ruin your freshly painted surface. Don’t press too hard either. Just lightly go from one edge to the other edge in one swoop. I hope that helps.
@@madelinejeanantiquesrestor9074 So I tried sanding my last coat of paint before applying the poly and the paint started coming off to the point where I saw seeing the white (the original color of the furniture). I BARELY touched the furniture with the sand paper. I was freaking out. I ended up putting 1 coat of poly without sanding first. Now I'm terrified of sanding that coat of poly before applying the next one. Do I absolutely have to? I know it's going to scratch up and look terrible if I do, but I'm scared if I don't sand that it could just ruin the whole project. I'm freaking out. Please tell me I can just do my next coat without sanding LOL
Janice Ayotte When you say that you’re starting to see the white, what do you mean? White paint? Or the wood is white? How many coats of paint did you apply?
@@madelinejeanantiquesrestor9074 The pieces of furniture is IKEA, so I started to see some white from the original furniture color (especially when sanding the corners). I barely touched it with the sand paper. So now I have my first coat of poly on, without sanding. I have a tinted primer and 3 coats of paint on each piece. I've decided I'm not going to sand between the coats of poly (the risk vs reward doesn't make sense when I know it's going to make the paint look terrible, since I tried). So now I need your knowledge - is it smarter to do the second coat of poly in 2 hours (so that it bonds better) or wait 24 hours? I read that if you don't sand, it's smarter to do the coats within 2 hours of each other, but there is very limited info on this. Any help would be very appreciated!
Janice Ayotte That explains the adhesion issue. The reason why your paint after three coats is coming off so easily is because it’s IKEA. The majority of Ikea products are made of Engineered wood i.e particle board, ply, Mdf, etc. these are not original wood. So your paint isn’t going to adhere/stick nearly as good as to natural wood. Yes skip the sanding inbetween. Reapply the Polycrylic after two hours it should be okay.
Thanks for the video! May I ask brand name or where you bought your glasses? Love them.
Tara Vaughn Thank you so much! Believe it or not I got them at Walmart! 😳 No big name brand. The frames were $99.
Hi, nice video and great info! I'm going to use polycrylic satin finish on some nice walnut boards, mostly because is water based and i hate dealing with solvents and things like that. I'm not sure if this thing can be diluted a little bit and applied with a rag (just like a wipe on poly), have you ever tried that?
Hi Rene! Thanks for commenting! I'm glad you found my video helpful. Regarding your question I would not recommend applying Polycrylic with a rag. Polycrylic can easily form bubbles if you manipulate it to much. I like applying mine with a two inch foam brush with a nylon booty on it. I did another tutorial on applying it with the nylon booty. Maybe try that method?
@@madelinejeanantiquesrestor9074 Hi! Thank you so much for your answer I will try the foam brush. Best regards!
@@madelinejeanantiquesrestor9074 What and where do you get the nylon booty?
About to try this for the first time on some wood finish drums
Best of luck! I hope your project comes out well. There is a learning curve to using Polycrylic. My advice is to practice on scrap wood.
I just opened a nee can of polycrylic and while stirring I noticed thick white goo on bottom of can. It will not blend in. Soooo, do you know if this is ok to use? It is water based clear ultra flat. Thank you for the information in this video😊
That's interesting. How old is the Polycrylic? Sometimes just the matting agents settle to the bottom of the can but can usually be stirred in to disappear with a few minutes of stirring the can. Also, was the can exposed to extreme temperatures.
@@madelinejeanantiquesrestor9074 Hey, thank you for replying. It was a new can just purchased from Lowes, maybe a week earlier. I ended up returning it and going with the polyurethane instead. I stirred and stirred, it just wouldn’t combine. Thanks again!
What do you suggest for a sealant for a dining room table? Polycrylic or Polyurethane
Katrina Hitchcock Definitely an oil based poly of some sort. It’s more durable especially for a high traffic piece like a dining room table.
Omg I absolutely love Biscuit lol XXX Beautiful work
Isn’t he just the cutest?! I often joke he’s my third baby I never had. He’s so spoiled! Thanks for stopping by and watching the tutorial. 😊
I personally prefer using a brush as well. Sponge or foam is kind of harder for me since polycrylic tends to dry very fast and I feel the sponge/foam gets stick into it. I think that technique is for more advanced users.
I agree! Polycrylic does have a learning curve to it for sure. I use either a synthetic brush to apply it or a 2" foam brush with a nylon booty wrapped around it. Those methods work the best for me.
I use those square plastic applicators made for cutting in against trim. Works really well (goof proof) and no one on youtube doing it. I store it in a tupaware container with mineral spirits so i dont have to throw it away. 7 bucks each. I also use a piece of 1/4" sq. wire mesh to drag excess poly before dragging across my work.
That sounds like a cool method! Hey whatever works right?! Do you just dip it once and then drag it across your piece?
When you say you use 1/4" wire mesh to drag poly before applying, do you mean you drag it across the plastic applicator?
My chihuahua looks like yours and she sneezes too. I also shook my can. Thanks for the video Have you ever tried the spray?
Yes I have tried the Polycrylic spray. It has it's pros and cons. Pros - its great when it comes to spraying items like chairs. Helps with time. Cons - the spray can sometimes sputter and spit the product out. So I always have a little brush on hand to quickly brush away those spit marks.
Can an epoxy coat be applied after laying a polycrylic coat? Thanks!
I'm not certain of that answer. I've never done that.
I’ve done two layers on my kitchen table and it doesn’t look like it’s going on evenly...do you sand by hand in between layers or use a sander.
Do not use a sander! That is way too rough. Hand sand with 400-500 grit inbetween coats. I did another tutorial on how to sand inbetween coats. You should check that one out.
I have a little dog and she sneezes a lot when we interact. What I have read about this behavior is that dogs frequently do this during play (or what they think is playtime) as an indication that they are playing. For instance, when we "wrestle" she does this to communicate that she is playing and not being aggressive. I do it back so she knows that I am also not trying to hurt or attack. kind of like when they gummy bite and don't genuinely want to bite.
P.S. My big dog also sneezes during play.
t bow Interesting! I like hearing other dog owners explaining they too have little fur babies that sneeze a lot, especially when they are excited. Thank you for sharing!
Hermosa dama, se puede aplicar con compresor de aire y pistola?
I'm painting some aspen boards clear matte polycrylic. I'm going to get a nice nylon brush and follow all of your instructions. Thanks a lot.
Great! Best of the luck with your project!
I had painted a desk and let it dry for a couple days now I’m adding POLYCRYLIC. It dries really fast. How fast can I apply another coat because I plan on putting three or four coats on
It does dry fast. Sometimes I can apply my additional coats within hours. Just make sure you have optimal humidity and temperatures when applying and drying.
Im glad i sall this video thanks doll
Glad it helped out!
I painted a dresser black chalk paint. For the clear coat I used the water based polyurethane. But I used a spray gun. Now it's dry and I have lots of fogginess . And foggy lines. How do I fix this. Do I need to sand it down to the paint and repaint it or ????
Hmmmm I have never used a spray gun with it comes to applying my topcoat. I wish I could give you some solid advice.
I am applying polyacrylic over a painted kids table that is about 5 feet long and 2.5 feet wide. Would you still recommend using a 2 inch foam brush or should I use a 4 inch with the booty? I tried a sponge with the booty and there is a lot of streaking! Not sure if maybe I wasn't using enough of the topcoat, but you appear to be using very little. Any advice would be appreciated!
I've had great success just using a 2" foam brush with the nylon booty over it. Remember as you apply the Polycrylic you will miss some spots as you apply it. That's okay. Just don't keep going over those spots. The more you manipulate it, move it, will cause problems. You will get those missed spots on your second and third coat. With your table being five feet long I would suggest dipping your brush in the Polycrylic go from one side to the middle, then dip your brush again go from the OTHER side to the middle. You're meeting both your applications in the middle. (hope this is making sense) THEN take your brush from one side and drag it all the way across without stopping. This will ensure ample coverage and no starting/stopping marks.
@@madelinejeanantiquesrestor9074 Completely makes sense, thank you for the tips. I also found a brush today that I forgot the paint store sold me to use on the table a couple of years ago. It is called a Purdy Nylox brush, any thoughts? I have tried multiple times to get this table finished over a few years, sad I know. Now my kids are really wanting it completed! Anyway, I might try both and see what happens. I have watched your technique and hope I can successfully finish this table! I am a perfectionist too and that is a lot of my problem! Thanks again for sharing your amazing talents!
@@madelinejeanantiquesrestor9074 I used the brush and had a lot of bubbles. I also had some with the foam brush but I was able to somewhat smooth them. How often do you change brushes and nylon booty? I am actually trying to do this in the garage where it is shaded but maybe it is too hot? I am in Austin, TX and day temps are in the low 90's! Should I try to take it indoors? I have a picture I can show you but I am unsure of how to post it? So today I tried a few times to put a coat on it. I tried starting at one end to the middle an reloaded and continued to the other side. If I tried to then go from side to side for a continuous line, it was already setting and it would drag and make a mess. So the third time I stopped trying to do side to side, however that leaves a lot of streaks where I picked up my brush plus streaks from the rows. I really wasn't able to even combine rows due to the same issue! Would it be feasible to use a syringe or something to get more sealer on the table so I don't have to stop to reload my brush? That way I could go side to side without stopping? Any input is greatly appreciated! Thank you!!!
I usually only go thru one foam brush. I do replace the nylon booty quite often. I buy those in bulk that way I always have then on hand and they are super cheap.
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Some dogs do what's often called "play sneezing." Apparently, it's something they do to express that they're excited, having a good time or that they're just playing.
We now have two chihuahuas and they both definitely do the sneezing routine when excited.
I just painted my dinning room chairs with chalk paint and am considering using the spray can version of this as it would be easier to get around all the bends and curves. Have you worked with the spray can version yourself? If so any suggestions for me? I'm so nervous to use it.
Libby Schlegel I have used the spray Polycrylic in a can. Overall I have had great success with it. It does come with its pros and cons. Pros: applying it by spray can will make any job much easier than applying Polycrylic with a brush. You can spray multiple coats within an hour. It dries very fast. Cons: my biggest frustration with the Polycrylic in a spray can is that it can occasionally sputter or spit the product out of the can. If this happens just lightly go over the spit mark with a synthetic brush to make it disappear. I would practice first on a scrap board so you can see how fast it comes out and at what thickness and you can get a feel of applying it. I hope this helps you.
Thank you so so much!!! This is very helpful 😃😃
@7:37 I thought the dog was going to jump up on the table. Thanks for the Video.
HAHA! Biscuit isn't much of jumper. Glad you liked the video.
Biscuit is so cute lol. I had a Yorkie that did the same thing, when she got older, she switched from sneezing to peeing from the excitement so you might have that to look forward to but it's all good lol. Wanted to ask you, noticed you didn't take the bristles off the wood during the entire stroke and looked as if you didn't put that much polyacrylic on the brush sooooo, what happens when you have a long bureau and half way through the stroke, your brush runs dry? I'm thinking you have to redip the brush but that would cause a seam in the middle of the piece yes.. any tips on that?
Aren't little dogs funny like that? I certainly hope Biscuit doesn't start peeing! HAHA! As it is, he's known as the Pooping/Peeing Ninja. Anytime my kids leave their bedroom doors open he'll disappear in a flash and "mark" his territory. We have a strict CLOSE YOUR DOOR policy in my house because of our little ninja. *little stinker Okay to answer you polycrylic question. If I have a longer piece I'm applying the polycrylic to I do this method.....I dip my brush and apply from one side going to the middle, I then stop, I dip my brush again and go from the other side and meet at the middle. I then quickly drag my brush from one end to the other without stopping. I hope this makes sense. You have to work quickly with the polycrylic. It dries fast.
@@madelinejeanantiquesrestor9074 thanks for answering that Madeline. Just one more thing I could not tell it's how much you loaded onto your brush. As for biscuit and his ninja style, love him that much more because honey, when they're gone, you are wishing that you had the puddles. I lost mine in May. 😢 And whatever you do don't buy a baby door to cover the entrances to the rooms because when you forget they're there, and trust me on this, they can be treacherous 🤣
Hi. Did you only apply the the top or the whole furniture piece?
I applied the Polycrylic to the entire piece.
Excellent video. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
How long should paint be dry before topcoating with the polycrylic? Thanks!
I usually wait anywhere from 12-24 hours.
And do you ever speed up that drying process with a dryer or heat gun?
2:06 Stir slooooooowly 😂
HAHAHA! You like that?? I can be pretty animated.
Can u tell me if I can put that product over fusion mineral painted tables?
I have not used Polycrylic over fusion mineral paints. Are they water based?
I applied this poly with a sponge brush and I DEFIANTLY over worked it. I had some spots that wiped my chalk paint right off... could this be from over working it? Thank you!
It's very important to brush on the Polycrylic and then don't go back if you missed a spot. You will get the missed spots on coat 2 and coat 3. Yes overworking the Polycrylic can cause that issue along with not prepping correctly BEFORE you painted.
So brush it in 1 stroke, not back and forth. Does it get thick on 1 end and thin at the end of stroke end?
Not really and if you do happen to miss a spot or a small section you easily cover it on the second and third coat.
I have chihuahua n he always sneezes when excited
Chihuahuas are the best!!!! They are so funny too!
Thank you . great video
You are welcome! Glad it was helpful!
What kind of paint brush do you recommend for applying?
I use two different types of brushes. Either a basic 2" synthetic brush or a 2" foam brush with a nylon booty around it. I did another tutorial on how the nylon booty method works.
I made my lovely farrow and ball kitchen cabinets go yellow and now i am stuck wondering what to use!
I would recommend Wise Owl One Hour Enamel Paint. No topcoat is needed and it's great to use on front doors and kitchen cabinets.
@@madelinejeanantiquesrestor9074 Thank you x
If i have a multi color natural wood table. Can I use the polycrylic and keep those natural colors?
The natural colors....is the wood different shades or different stains? And then what kind of table and what type of use will it be getting (heavy traffic, light traffic?)
@@madelinejeanantiquesrestor9074 all natural woods with different colors. Coffee table, so yes, lots of traffic, but i have coasters for that. 😁
Different shades.
MOGUL MAKER With a coffee table I would suggest going with an oil based poly. It would be more durable. Yes water based Polycrylic provides good protection but for kitchen tables and coffee tables I always use an oil based poly. I really like the gel poly General Finishes makes. I’ve used it on natural wood.
@@madelinejeanantiquesrestor9074 Thank you!!!!
Love your helpful videos (& Biscuit)! I have a question I hope you can answer for me. I chalk painted an old dresser with chalk paint and the covered drawer fronts and top with Anaglyptic wallpaper. I want to make it more durable by top coating it with Polycrylic as in your video. My issue is that I probably need to put a few coats on, but an afraid even a light sanding between coats will damage the textured wallpaper even though I painted it with a couple of coats with the chalk paint. I thought of sealing it with wax. but then I can't repaint down the road and it won't give me the durability I want. What would you recommed?
Ellen in Oregon Hi there!!!!! Awe thanks for liking my videos and I’m so glad you have found them helpful. To answer your question you can apply Polycrylic over the wallpaper and sand in between coats. Last summer I decoupaged dresser drawer fronts with thicker decorative paper. I applied multiple coats of the Polycrylic and lightly sanded in between my coats without any issues. I need to clarify when I sand inbetween coats I mean lightly, lightly feather sand. I use 400-500 grit sandpaper wrapped around a felt block and sand from one end to the other end. NEVER EVER BACK AND FORTH. I recently did a tutorial on sanding inbetween coats. I would watch that so you can see exactly what I’m saying. I hope that helps you. 😊
Can polycrylic be used as a protective top coat on painted metal? Everything I read only talks about using on wood projects
Yiaya of2 Sorry I’m just seeing your question today. I don’t know the answer to your question I’ve never use polycrylic over metal before so I’m not sure.
You can buy a spray clear coat in the spray paint section. It has different glosses as well.
When a dog wants to play, it will sneeze to let you know they don't actually want to hurt you during roughhousing. Very cute thing actually.
Good to know!
Thank you for sharing! How do you clean your brush when done?
Milagros Arango Hi there! I simply clean my brush with hot water and Dawn soap. Rinses it right out.
I am working on my coffee table. On the corners it has decorative carving. I am going to use poly but I don’t know how to apply the poly so it won’t glob up in the crevices. I wish I could attach picture.
I would use a small artist's brush to apply the poly. I frequently use small details brushes on ornate areas.
So I realize this video is old, but when I went to stir my polycrilic it had almost like a slime at the bottom. Does this mean my polycrilic had separated and won't be effective now?
It often gets slimy on the bottom that's why it's imperative to stir it completely and slowly before using. I also advise stirring it often while working with it.
Can I put polycrylic over wax. I put wax over my chalk paint and then heard about Polycrylic Inc. so now I want to know can I put it over it because the furniture is white
No you can't put Polycrylic over wax. It's water based and wax repels water based products. You can remove the wax with mineral spirits.