Can you put PolyShades over PolyShades?

Can you put PolyShades over PolyShades?

Can PolyShades® be applied over an existing finish? Yes, as long as the previous finish is not lacquer or shellac. Be sure to test the selected color on a hidden spot to see how it will look over the original finish. To prepare the surface, make sure that the finish is clean and has had all wax and polish removed.

Do you have to sand between coats of PolyShades?

Before applying the second coat, sand with the 220 fine grit sanding paper – very lightly! And then remove sanding dust and apply the second thin coat as you did the first coat. Additional coats can be added to deepen the color.

How long do you wait between coats of PolyShades?

Allow the Polyshades® to dry for 6 hours between coats. Be sure to stir the can thoroughly before you use it, and again occasionally during use.

Can you stain over PolyShades?

PolyShades® will work over stained wood (meaning it does not have a clear protective finish) or wood topcoated with a polyurethane-based finish. Many of the older finishes are not polyurethane based, so testing is a must!

How do you fix blotchy PolyShades?

apply a coat of oil-based Minwax Wood Conditioner according to directions, (2.) brush or rub on your choice of Minwax Wood Finish oil-based stain, and then (3.) finish with two or three coats of Helmsman Spar Urethane for an exterior door or Fast-Drying Polyurethane for indoors.

Can I apply PolyShades with a rag?

Using a rag to apply stain, you’ll both apply and then remove any excess stain in one step. You have better control as to how much stain you apply and how you distribute it. Using a rag also eliminates the bubbles you get when you apply Polyshades with a brush. Then a second coat of the Polyshades stain was applied.

Can I apply polyshades with a rag?

How do you fix blotchy polyshades?

How do you remove PolyShades?

Sanding would be about the only way to remove just the PolyShades but even then it’s iffy you won’t sand off some of the previous finish also. The only other option would be to use a chemical stripper and take it back to raw wood.

Can Minwax PolyShades be thinned?

Let dry, don’t wipe off it should be pretty thin (minwax fast drying poly is fine just dilute it 1:1 or more). Do 2-3 layers like that 12 hours apart, then you can do a more concentrated batch if you want, or just keep going until you build up 7-10 layers.

What’s the best way to use Minwax polyshades?

Lightly scuff the clean, dried existing finish with a synthetic sanding pad or #220-grit sandpaper. Use a bristle attachment on a vacuum to remove all of the dust. Next, apply PolyShades®. After the wood has been prepared according to the steps above, it’s time to transform your wood with PolyShades®.

Can you use Minwax stain and finish in one can?

But by the time I got to my doors, I was running out of steam, so I decided they were perfect candidates for Minwax® PolyShades®, a combination stain and finish in one can. Years ago, on one of my first PolyShades® projects, I learned that foam brushes make sloppy applicators, as they apply an uneven coat and leave behind a trail of bubbles.

Can a third coat of espresso stain adhere to wood?

After you apply poly to the wood the absorbency basically goes down to zero. so my third coat of espresso stain is not able to adhere to the wood. Genuine stains need to be applied to bare wood. This is something that should be clearly specified on the label.

What’s the best way to apply polyshades to wood?

Work quickly as you apply PolyShades® the length of each board in smooth, even strokes. Use the tip of your brush to gently smooth out the finish. Always apply PolyShades® moving your brush back and forth in the direction of the wood grain.