Protect your interior wood projects and keep them looking beautiful when using Minwax Polyurethane Wood Finish. This oil-based clear sealer protective coating protects and adds long-lasting beauty to woodwork, furniture, doors, cabinets and floors. It’s one of the most durable coatings for wood protection against scratches, spills and more, and is a clear coat. It can be used on both finished and unfinished wood projects, and is available in a variety of sheens. The fast-drying formula allows for quick recoats in 4-6 hours.
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Sheen choice is a personal preference. Satin sheens reflect less light and gloss sheens reflect more light.
No. The additives that distinguish satin from semi-gloss and gloss do not compromise the durability of the finish.
There are four ways. First, stir, don't shake, the can. Second, use a high-quality, natural bristle brush. Third, work the finish into the wood, but don't create excess foam. Fourth, "tip-off" the finish before stopping, carefully running the brush at a 45-degree angle the length of each board in one unbroken movement. This will burst and smooth out any bubbles that may have been created.
Yes. A light sanding (#220 sandpaper) will remove any fine particles of dust that have settled on the finish while it was still wet. Light sanding also helps abrade the surface, improving intercoat adhesion.
The drying time is affected by the amount of moisture in the air, the air temperature and the thickness of the coats. When humidity is high, temperature is low, or coats are thick, it takes longer for the film to dry.
If you look closely at the wood in bright, direct light, you should not be able to detect any dry spots. If you do, an additional coat is necessary to protect the wood.
No. Wax does provide an extra layer of protection, but it will prevent you from applying an additional coat of Minwax® Fast-Drying Polyurethane in the future without first removing the wax. Instead, we recommend using Minwax® Wood Cabinet Cleaner to keep wood clean and looking beautiful.