Do I need to sand the bed before adding a coat of polyurethane?
517119
i would recommend sanding only the surfaces that will show. as i recall, the rougher spots on the alder will stain a loi darker than the rest, so you want to achieve a very uniform color on the surface.
517120
The wood is very smooth and it could be fine without polyurethane. We did put polyurethane on, and as Gennaro says below, you need two coats and should lightly sand the first coat before putting on the second. So you don't need to also sand the wood.
517121
No, the wood was very smooth, however you will need to sand lightly with a between coat sand paper (I used 400 grit) between coats of poly, remember to use a tact cloth (available at any hardware store) to remove the dust and achieve a professional finish.
1686335
Definitely before. Sanding will aid in pieces fitting well together. I recommend fine sandpaper with a gentle stroke. This wood is almost like cardboard. This furniture has incredible potential, but only for one with patient hands. Success is found in the one doing the work, not the product. Meaning the product is only as good as the user. Good luck. This stuff is cute if assemblied properly.
2054744
It is sandable providing you put on multiple coats. Use the finest grit sandpaper available....
2265341
I put polyurethane on bottom of legs, legs and caps on top. Did not use on other parts because of contamination to plants. Lined bed to top with professional landscape material. Otherwise nothing else was done . Very nice red cedar, but you do have to watch for splinters
969394
Doing well; however, would strongly suggest lightly sanding and putting on 2-3 layers of polyurethane. If I had done that rather than use the recommended oil, it would have held up beautifully. The sections on the tabletop where the joints come together have lifted warp d a bit. So, before putting it out on our deck for the season, plan to sand and polyurethane it to prevent any further lifting/warping.
1283526
See no reason why you couldn't paint it...depends on what type of paint but I would probably fine sand it first. I didn't really notice an odor beside new furniture smell.
1909543
It depends on the item, but at most a light sand is all that is required. I have stained everything from bare wood to highly poly'd coffee tables. I would recommend more sanding if there is a thick poly coat or very shiny surface. Coverage was amazing over already stained surfaces.
299909
Just make sure you seal it with a uv protectant type of polyurethane if you do. I stained and sealed mine without uv protection and had to go back and sand the entire thing and refinish, what a pain!
1849826
It came ready to give it a quick sanding,i put a sanding sealer on sanded that lightly, then stained it ,put a couple of coats of poly and voila it looks great.Have fun Dan.
295424
This product is more like an oil than a top coat finish so it depends on what the other product you have used as to how it all might look if you go ahead and apply the polyx to the rubbed off area. The good news is that you could give this product a try, and then if it hasn't blended in well, then try sanding later. When you sand afterwards it's not the same as sanding off a 'varnish', you are simply sanding the floor boards themselves (as the polyx is absorbed rather than sitting on the surface). Hope this makes sense. I also am no expert, just a user.
2173684
I did not sand mine down and they were fine. I did use TSP, rinsed well and then used windex to get any leftover residue. So far paint has adhered very well. The brush that comes with the kit is amazing but I used an artist brush to go around the hinges so I didn't have to take off doors.
446129
I would advise you not to do that, and explain why... I bought the clear two part epoxy two coat, which comes with a small baggy of sand that is to be mixed in when mixing the base and catalyst. It adds a very nice sand paper like texture and coats the confetti flakes nicely and prevents them from being dislodged. If you have any more questions or want to see the pictures of my garage, hit me up at badandywsu@gmail.com.
647369
We didn't sand it, but the corners can be a little rough. I would sand the edges and corners if I had to do it over. We do love this bed. Especially because it is made of solid, chemical free wood and because we were able to finish it ourselves with non toxic stains. It looks great and I don't have to worry about the bed off gassing toxic chemicals in my son's room.
1859099
I would lightly sand the present finish and apply a primer before painting. But yes it is made of wood and can be painted.
451757
Sure, why not. The finish is not gloss so you might be able to find a paint that you can use without sanding it. However the best way would be do a light sand, paint with primer and then apply the finish coat.
1192082
Yes, if you follow the correct procedures for application. The work depends on how the surface absorbs the polyurethane. When I used it on oak, it took three coats sanding lightly with 220 grit sand paper between each coat. Use a tack cloth or clean damp cloth to wipe all dust off between coats. Best applied with a foam brush. Do not place in direct sunlight on a hot day to dry or the finish will bubble. And have fun!
1564093
You really shouldn't have any streaks with the final coat, Bob. Why not call their help line and see what they recommend? Otherwise, try waiting several days until the final resin completely sets up. Lightly sand with some very fine sand paper and then lay down a topcoat of quality polyurethane. I have no idea about the chemistry of the resin and the polyurethane, but it might be less expensive than ordering more of the resin from Rust-Oleum.