Wondering what will happen if you apply a water-based polyurethane over an oil-based stain, and whether this is something that you can/should do, or not? Well, look no further because I have your answer! Water-based polyurethane can be applied over an oil-based stain as long as the stain is completely dry. Applying the polyurethane onto … Read more
Just stained your beautiful wood furniture, wood fence, or hardwood floors and wondering if you have to seal it? Well, look no further because I have your answer! After staining wood, you should seal it. Failing to seal the wood after staining leaves it vulnerable to water damage and scratches/gouges. Many sealers also add vibrancy … Read more
Have you ever wondered how long you should let the stain dry before wiping it off? Well, I did too, so I decided to run a little experiment to help me better answer that question. I found exactly how long you should let the stain dry before wiping it off to get the exact color … Read more
Have you ever wondered if you’re supposed to sand the final coat of polyurethane? The polyurethane can says to sand between coats, but it’s a little confusing as to whether that includes the final coat or not. So I ran an experiment to determine how the final coat turns out if you sand it (or … Read more
Have you ever wondered if you can use an orbital or palm sander to sand between coats of polyurethane? I wondered the same thing because it seems like it would save so much time! But I wasn’t sure, so I had to test this theory. Here is what I found: An orbital or palm sander … Read more
