2007-07-31 04:58:31 · 5 answers · asked by joe 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Always cover new stain with Polyurethane. If you want a high gloss, get a high gloss one. Polyurethane typically requires 3 coats for the best finish, but check the can. Make sure the polyurethane is for floors, though; not all polyurethanes are meant for foot traffic. An excellent one is Varathane's Diamond Hard Floor Finish. It comes in both oil and water based. It's more expensive than typical polyurethane but it is an excellent quality product. I have always been taught to use oil based, it's harder, protects better and last longer. As an added bonus it's cheaper. A good oil based poly will not yellow over time, it will remain clear. (Shellac is actually more likely to yellow, people often confuse the two) I have pieces of furniture my dad made that are 20 plus years old and they finish has not yellowed yet.
2007-07-31 05:35:03 · answer #1 · answered by tnk3181979 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could use an oil-based polyurethane high gloss finish; however, over time, it will turn yellow. I prefer a water-based urethane. You can get a high gloss finish without the horrible fumes of the oil-based urethane. Also, application is much easier and dries so much faster.
2007-07-31 05:23:52 · answer #2 · answered by wherever you go there you are 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
polyurethane will do the job get the water based type to keep the smell down 2or 3 coats of gloss will it for you
2007-07-31 05:09:33 · answer #3 · answered by boobman 1959 aka cliff 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a good hard gloss?
Urethane.
It will show wear in high traffic areas. You won't want to do it again without removing the old.
2007-07-31 05:06:59 · answer #4 · answered by ed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Polyurethane and many coats of it.
2007-07-31 06:44:34 · answer #5 · answered by dawnb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋