Can I use Minwax Polyurethane to seal the wood first? I am building a 5 x 7 dining table out of 2 x 6 Doug Fir?
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Yes you can. Please let us know if you have any further questions. Anneliese countertopepoxy.com 970-639-9338
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I assume you mean solvent based polyurethane varnish and yes it will do a very nice job spraying polyurethane varnish. I've used mine to varnish wood trim (I sprayed the stained wood trim before installing it.) and it gave a factory quality finish.Be sure to thoroughly clean the sprayer with mineral spirits or VM&P; Naptha when you are done.
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Yes, typical you would use a construction grade adhesive made for polyurethane.
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Not no, but Heck NO! This stuff is for wood products. You might try a two-part epoxy such as Dev-con from B.E. Atlas.
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This is a great product to stop spliting and checking on log ends. I would use another product like an oil based transparent varnish or polyurethane. If you want the more rustic look from sawmill or chainsaw milling, maybe a deck stain with sealer be best.
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The tutorial I used specified NO sanding (we applied the poly with an old sock). My husband sanded after the second coat of the poly just because the directions on the can said to and you could see tiny scratches in the finish. I'm not sure if it will raise the wood, though.
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It is better off to ensure that you remove any sort of paint, scratches or dents and such through sanding and leveling prior to applying polyurethane. To answer your question in a few words, yes that would work.
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You can use the wax pencils that minwax makes and then cover with the Briwax. You can also use the clear Briwax and apply multiple coats to build a wax finish. It takes many applications to do this and then coat with your tinted Briwax. I did this with a Stickley end table and no one has noticed the repair.
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I added extra polyurethane onto the top myself - three coats, But I still use placemats anyway. I have set stuff like glass of iced tea down for short time and it did not leave stains, etc. ( after adding the poly ) Note the poly I added is just a bit rough in a few spots, but I'm not a carpenter or furniture refinisher :-)
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I don't see any problem if the wood is first sealed with poly. I used mine on a headstock of a guitar which I sealed with Tru-oil. You just need a sealer to prevent the moisture from soaking into the wood. As far as removable, well these are just like any other water decal. Once it's set then it's stuck and will have to be scraped or sanded off. I did find I had better results by not over soaking them. Just soak then enough where it first becomes loose from the backing paper
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Having finished furniture myself, I would think that you would want a product meant for furniture. May I suggest that you use Minwax Wood Conditioner if you are going to stain and poly your dresser. Watco Danish Oil is another good option, it comes in clear or natural and a variety of other colors. It penetrates and seals the wood just by wiping on and off like a stain and you can use a poly urethane over it if you like. Teak oil is another option. These products are available at paint, hardware, Home Depot or Lowe's stores. I've found that paint store personal are the most helpful and knowledgeable about these products or look them up on their websites. Hope this helps. Having finished furniture myself, I would think that you would want a product meant for furniture. May I suggest that you use Minwax Wood Conditioner if you are going to stain and poly your dresser. Watco Danish Oil is another good option, it comes in clear or natural and a variety of other colors. It penetrates and seals the wood just by wiping on and off like a stain and you can use a poly urethane over it if you like. Teak oil is another option. These products are available at paint, hardware, Home Depot or Lowe's stores. I've found that paint store personal are the most helpful and... » Read More Having finished furniture myself, I would think that you would want a product meant for furniture. May I suggest that you use Minwax Wood Conditioner if you are going to stain and poly your dresser. Watco Danish Oil is another good option, it comes in clear or natural and a variety of other colors. It penetrates and seals the wood just by wiping on and off like a stain and you can use a poly urethane over it if you like. Teak oil is another option. These products are available at paint, hardware, Home Depot or Lowe's stores. I've found that paint store personal are the most helpful and knowledgeable about these products or look them up on their websites. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I am not sure - I am using a basic oil based minwax finish on my outdoor project and the result is beautiful!! I did find a website that addresses the diffrent types/uses of finishes based on product content; indoor vs. outdoor. Maybe the site can help - Good luck with your project, here is the site address.http://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/articles/difference-between-spar-varnish-and-regular-varnish/
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You might try rubbing the painted wood with a wet rag to see if it is color fast. If so, the polyurethane should do ok.
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I don't really know how to answer this question, except that the sealer was thin, so it went a long way. It would depend on how absorbent your wood is though. The rough spots on the wood would soak it right up, where the smooth, sanded parts it would go a lot further on. I did 5 4'X8'X2' (inside and out) garden beds with 1.5 bottles of Soy Seal. I think they are Cedar. It's held up great so far, but it's only been one year since application.
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I am not sure - I am using a basic oil based minwax finish on my outdoor project and the result is beautiful!! I did find a website that addresses the diffrent types/uses of finishes based on product content; indoor vs. outdoor. Maybe the site can help - Good luck with your project, here is the site address. http://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/articles/difference-between-spar-varnish-and-regular-varnish/
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I asked a similar question of the folks at Rust-OLeum, experts on the subject, and they said NO, polyurethane over latex is a bad idea. Strip it down to bare wood or repaint. Don't mix the two. If this is wrong, tell us!
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I've only used this product system to seal a deck floor. You should ask the manufacture if this can be used between layers of wood. Sorry I wasn't more help.