I am redoing my moms old hope chest and i may have put on the polyeurithane too early (not being too educated in this are). What complications can arise? It doesnt look like there are too many problems
2007-07-12 06:35:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It depends upon the type of stain and type of polyurethane. If both are oil based, it will take quite a bit longer to fully cure but you probably will not see any problems other than that. Wait a week or so before you put any stress on the finish, avoid handling the piece and certainly don't place anything on top. If you are going to put on another coat, wait to do this as well to minimize the problem. You will need to sand the surface lightly with fine paper since the first coat will be fully cured.
If one is waterborne and the other is oil (waterborne poly over oil stain), you may have some other problems. In this case, the finish will likely blister. You will need to sand off the poly and try again. Wait and see what happens. You should see discoloration or uneven tones in about a week if this is going to be a problem.
2007-07-12 06:48:02 · answer #1 · answered by be_a_lert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The polyurethane could blister or bubble. I usually wait 12-24 hours (depending on temp and humidity) before applying the polyurethane. The hotter and more humid the environment, the longer it will take for the stain to properly dry. To be safe, wait 24 hours afer staining. NOTE: Make sure you have a window open or a fan to circulate the air and minimize the fumes.
2007-07-12 13:42:16 · answer #2 · answered by GordonH 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep a little problem stain first the poly over to keep it nice, so sand down the poly and then use sanding sealer and let dre then stain allow to dry then put poly on You will like it
2007-07-12 13:39:48 · answer #3 · answered by kmar61 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be alright, just let your sealer dry for a day and sand it with a 240 grit paper and apply another coat of sealer and let it dry, and sand lightly again with 320 grit, use a funiture polish cream for the final and you will have a great job, I think Mom will be happy too.
2007-07-12 14:05:25 · answer #4 · answered by mr.obvious 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on how much undried moisture was in the stain, you could get either bubbles or a white haze in the poly. Same as setting a hot cup on finished poly.
2007-07-12 14:49:37 · answer #5 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋