Wondering if you can use an oil-based polyurethane over a water-based paint? Well, look no further because I have your answer! Oil-based polyurethane can be applied over water-based paint as long as the paint has dried fully (at least 24 hours). If the paint creates a good powder while lightly sanded then it is dry … Read more
Wondering how long you need to let paint dry before applying polyurethane? Well, look no further because I have your answer! Most water-based paints dry within 1-2 hours while most oil-based paints dry within 2-4 hours. For best results, wait an hour after the paint feels dry to the touch before applying a topcoat. Now … Read more
Wondering why your project turned yellow after applying the topcoat over your Rustoleum chalk paint? Well, look no further because I have your answer! Wood items painted with Rustoleum chalk paint can have the topcoat turn yellow if the project is not primed correctly before being painted. To fix the yellowed topcoat, seal the entire … Read more
Have you built this gorgeous wooden DIY project, stained it perfectly, and somehow gotten terrible bubbles in your polyurethane? No worries, we’ve all been there. In fact, in my very first project (DIY wood shelves for your bathroom), I totally messed up the polyurethane application. I made every single one of these mistakes in that … Read more
Wondering how to fix blotchy wood stain when you forgot to use wood conditioner? Well, look no further because I have your answer! Blotchy wood stain can be fixed by either sanding down and reapplying the stain or by mixing a small amount of stain into your topcoat before applying it over the blotchy stain. … Read more
