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Does Minwax PolyShades need a top coat?
You can just use a normal polyurethane over the top. Make sure it’s the same type, oil with oil, waterborne with waterborne. And make sure you lightly scuff all surfaces before you put the coat on.
Can you 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 put polyurethane over PolyShades?
Can Minwax® Fast-Drying Polyurethane or Wipe-On Poly be applied over PolyShades®? Yes. Since PolyShades® contains polyurethane, additional protection, without added color, can be provided with a clear coat of Minwax® Fast-Drying Polyurethane or Wipe-On Poly over the last coat of PolyShades®.
Can I put polyurethane over Minwax PolyShades?
What is the best way to apply polyurethane to a table?
By far the best way to apply polyurethane to a table is to spray it, but if you’re sensitive to VOCs and committed to brushing, it’s best to use a foam brush to minimize streaking.
How long does polyurethane take to cure on table?
Polyurethane Cure Time Table
| Water-Based | Oil-Based | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready for another Layer | 8 hours | 24 hours |
| Dried to touch | 24 hours | 48 hours |
| Placing things on the surface* | > 2 days | > 4 days |
| Fully cured | 20 days | 30 days |
Do you wipe off PolyShades?
Yes. Since PolyShades® contains polyurethane, additional protection, without added color, can be provided with a clear coat of Minwax® Fast-Drying Polyurethane or Wipe-On Poly over the last coat of PolyShades®.
How long does it take for PolyShades to dry?
6 hours
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. Apply the product with a good quality, natural bristle brush, and move the brush in the direction of the wood’s grain.
Can you use Minwax polyshades over stained wood?
PolyShades® will work over stained wood (meaning it does not have a clear protective finish) or wood topcoated with a polyurethane-based finish. Proper surface preparation is necessary to ensure adhesion, so make sure you follow preparation tips provided in this Guide.
Can a Minwax stain be used over polyurethane?
Minwax® PolyShades® enhances wood grain by combining beautiful rich stain color and long-lasting polyurethane protection in one easy step. It can also be used over polyurethane finishes, so you can change the color of your finished wood, without removing the existing finish.
How to choose the best Minwax wood stain?
If you’re new to staining, check our Minwax®’s guide to wood staining, featuring lots of helpful tips from Bruce:
What does polyshades stain look like over wood?
Just keep in mind that whichever PolyShades® color you choose to apply will take over the existing light finish, so the result will look a lot like the PolyShades® color. For example, PolyShades® Natural Cherry over Wood Finish™ Golden Oak will look very much like PolyShades® Natural Cherry.