I hope that this doesn't sound dumb, but how do you know when each polyurethane coat is dry?
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2007-05-15 04:32:43 · 3 answers · asked by Free To Be Me 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Is there any way to make it dry faster?
2007-05-15 04:44:06 · update #1
Follow the times indicated in the instructions on the can.
Other than that just make sure it's not 'tacky' when you touch it.
Use steel wool???
I'd opt to use a finer grit sandpaper in-between coats. Anything over 220 Grit depending on the smoothness you're looking for. I've gone up to over 600 grit on fine wood and six coats of polyurethane.
2007-05-15 08:24:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Follow the directions on the container. Applying additional coats do not always need to be done when the previous coat is completely dry. The brand I use suggests additional coats after 8 hours but the drying time is 24. You also need to use fine steel wool between coats.
2007-05-15 05:20:00 · answer #2 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHENEVER YOU ARE IN DOUBT IF THE FINISH IS DRY....DON'T TOUCH IT TO FIND OUT......WAIT THREE TIMES LONGER THAN THE DIRECTIONS ON THE CAN SAYS TO WAIT AND YOU'LL BE SURE THAT IT IS DRY...FINISHES TAKE LONGER TO DRY IN COLD AND HUMID CLIMATES......MOST WILL DRY TO THE TOUCH OVER-NIGHT AND BE SAND-ABLE IN A FEW DAYS....
2007-05-16 12:54:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋