Can water based Poly go over oil based stain?

Oil and water don’t mix. Water-based poly can have adhesion problems when applied over an oil-based stain that’s not thoroughly cured. That’s why you should always apply a barrier coat of dewaxed shellac to seal oil-based stain. Play it safe and seal the stain with shellac.

Do you need oil based polyurethane over oil based stain?

Short answer: yes. Longer answer: if you wait for the oil-based stain to properly ‘dry’ (cure) it’s no longer oily. This is because the curing process for oil is polymerisation, and polymerised oil is akin to resin.

Can I use water based polyurethane over Minwax stain?

Water Based Oil-Modified Polyurethane is ideal for use on all interior bare or stained wood surfaces including furniture, cabinets, doors and floors. It can be applied over oil-based stains like Minwax® Wood Finish™ or Minwax® Gel Stain.

What is used to clean a stain or polyurethane that is water based?

Clean the brush thoroughly. If you used water-based polyurethane, then simply using dish soap and water will do the trick. If you used oil-based polyurethane — you want to use paint thinner to remove any residue. Wring it out before storing it.

How long should oil based stain dry before water based Poly?

As a rule of thumb, you should wait 24-48 hours to allow the stain to fully dry before applying your polyurethane. If you’re extra cautious, you may even choose to wait 72 hours before applying your poly.

How long does oil based polyurethane take to cure?

Polyurethane dries in 24-48 hours and takes about 30 days to fully cure. Your new hardwood floor is installed, and just one more thing needs to be done to protect the wood and bring out that beautiful grain. It’s time to apply the polyurethane varnish.

Can Minwax one coat polyurethane be used over paint?

You can apply polyurethane over any type of paint, as long as it’s clean and has been properly prepared.

What can you clean polyurethane with?

A mixture of vinegar and water will break up the grease or smudges without damaging the polyurethane finish. Rubbing Alcohol – Used sparingly and applied in small amounts rubbing alcohol will work very well in cleaning your polyurethane surface and remove most grease or smudges.

What can I put over oil based stain?

Clean the surface with trisodium phosphate, sand rough areas and apply stain-blocking latex primer to ensure that the oil from the stain does not bleed into the paint later. Follow with a semi-gloss, acrylic latex paint for a long-lasting, durable finish.

Can you use water based stain on oil based stain?

You’ll want the oil-based drying agent to completely vaporize from the stain before applying the water-based finish. Please see this forum thread. To quote from a Minwax representative: You may apply the Minwax Water Based Polyurethane over a fully cured Minwax Wood Finish Stain (oil-based).

What’s the difference between water based poly and oil based poly?

Water-based polys use an acrylic resin just like water-based paints. This resin is hard but doesn’t provide the same protection as the oil-based resin which is far more resilient to wear and especial heat. Below I’ve outline some of the key differences between the two products.

Can you use oil based stain on polyurethane?

Longer answer: if you wait for the oil-based stain to properly ‘dry’ (cure) it’s no longer oily. This is because the curing process for oil is polymerisation, and polymerised oil is akin to resin. So far so good, but am I likely to have problems with poly adhesion in the future because I mismatched the base types of the stain and poly?

Can you use a water based finish over an oil based finish?

Jim Carroll explains why it’s not only acceptable to use a water-based finish over and oil finish – provided you do it correctly – but that it can be the best solution when you want to bring out the natural character and color of the wood.

Which is better, oil or water based polyurethane?

Oil based polyurethane lasts longer than water based. There is no contest on the durability between the 2 options. Water based polyurethane has lower VOC’s – which is a bit of an environmental benefit (more about that in a moment) – but because it has lower VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds), it doesn’t last as long.

What is the best water based polyurethane?

The Minwax Water Based Oil-Modified Polyurethane is the best polyurethane because its great for anything you need to coat around your home. Its water based so it produces less fumes and cleans up easily with warm water.

Is oil based or water based stain better?

A water based stain will also retain its color better than oil. They are more breathable meaning they won’t trap moisture which can cause a stain to fail. Other factors worth noting with water based stains are fewer odors, a quicker drying time, are non-flammable, and they clean up with soap and water.

Can you use polyurethane over water based paint?

Polyurethane can be oil-or water-based, and you can use either kind over latex paint; however, oil-based polyurethane tends to yellow as it ages, whereas water-based varieties stay transparent.