{"id":1231,"date":"2022-06-27T20:55:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-28T00:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/?p=1231"},"modified":"2024-02-28T16:18:48","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T21:18:48","slug":"how-to-get-rid-of-bubbles-in-polyurethane","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/how-to-get-rid-of-bubbles-in-polyurethane\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Get Rid Of Bubbles In Dried Polyurethane (And Other Common Polyurethane Mistakes)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Have you built this gorgeous wooden DIY project, stained it perfectly, and somehow gotten terrible bubbles in your polyurethane?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No worries, we\u2019ve all been there. In fact, in my very first project (DIY wood shelves for your bathroom), I totally messed up the polyurethane application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I made every single one of these mistakes in that project, which was super discouraging as I was making them as a gift for my mom. (Sorry mama, haha!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Luckily, I figured out how to fix polyurethane bubbles in my projects and completely avoid them from happening in the first place!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I know you\u2019ve put some time and effort into your awesome DIY project. You\u2019re so close to being done and having a beautiful project to show off!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Follow this simple tutorial to fix these annoying polyurethane bubbles, then you\u2019ll be on your way again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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First off, let\u2019s discuss why you are most likely getting bubbles in your polyurethane. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most likely, the bubbles are coming either from the can being shaken (instead of stirred), the wrong type of applicator (brush\/roller) being used, or foreign objects getting stuck in the polyurethane while it\u2019s drying.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Other causes of bubbles in polyurethane are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you see polyurethane bubbles on your project as you are applying it, most of them will go away within 5 minutes. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n However, if there are large bubbles after 5 minutes, those bubbles will not go away after the polyurethane has dried. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Attempt to pop the bubbles before the polyurethane dries to avoid needing to sand it off later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Wet water-based polyurethane bubbles can be popped with a heat gun or blow torch. Wet oil-based polyurethane bubbles should be left alone and sanded down after they dry.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Will Polyurethane Bubbles Go Away?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How To Fix Polyurethane Mistakes And Avoid Them From Happening Again<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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