{"id":1600,"date":"2022-06-24T12:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T16:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/?p=1600"},"modified":"2024-02-28T16:20:23","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T21:20:23","slug":"sanding-between-poyurethane-coats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/sanding-between-poyurethane-coats\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Have To Sand Between Coats Of Polyurethane? Pictures Included!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Have you ever wondered what happens if you don\u2019t sand between coats of polyurethane? I did too because I\u2019m LAZY. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I mean, who has time to apply all of those coats of polyurethane AND sand between them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So I ran some tests to show exactly what happens if you don\u2019t sand between coats of polyurethane (and what happens if you do!) Here is what I found:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The texture of polyurethane is rougher if you do not sand between coats of polyurethane. However, the difference in finish is not visible to the naked eye. Each layer of polyurethane will still adhere together whether you sand between coats or not.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that I\u2019ve fully tested my theory, I never have to worry about whether it will ruin my wood project by skipping sanding or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Below, I broke down my findings and how I ran the test, so you can determine whether sanding between coats of polyurethane is worth it for your wood project or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n To test how much sanding between coats of polyurethane truly affects the finish and durability, I stained and taped off 7 sections on a piece of pinewood.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n I tested the finish differences between no coats, 1 coat, 2 coats sanded between, 2 coats unsanded, 3 coats sanded between, 3 coats unsanded, and 3 coats sanded between with the final coat being sanded as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are the results I found:<\/p>\n\n\n\nQuick Navigation: What Happens When You Skip Sanding Between Coats Of Polyurethane<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How The Finish & Durability Turn Out When You Don\u2019t Sand Between Coats Of Polyurethane<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n