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How long should you wait before using the floor after applying water base polyurethane?
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∙ 14y ago
24 to 48 hours depending on your temperature and humidity.
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∙ 14y agoThis will depend on the humidity and temperature of the room, but generally 24 hours.
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What should I do if there are footprint smudges on a drying polyurethane floor and how can I get it off without adding another coat?
This is a very hard fix. You will have to wait until the polyurethane to dry. Lightly sand the area affected and try to touch up the space. It may or may not look normal. But it's worth trying to fix it before you sand the entire area. There really isn't a lot that can be done until after it dries.
How many gallons of polyurethane will it take to finish a gym floor?
It may help a little if you were to disclose the dimensions of said 'gym floor'. Polyurethane normally goes approx 500 sq feet per gallon. Multiply the length and width of the floor, divide that total by 500 and that will tell you how many gallons you'll need for one coat.
Can you apply polyurethane to laminated flooring?
If you mean an oil based polyurethane, no, it will dry too hard and will chip off over time and normally isn't meant for exterior work. A better option would be to use a 100% acrylic clear polyurethane, paint or solid stain. They are adhesive enough to adhere to vinyl fencing or decking and will flex during freeze/thaw cycles.
Can I use Water based polyurethane over flat wall paint?
No. Poly and paint are incompatible. Instead use liquid floor wax. It's easier to work with and will give you a longer lasting surface that doesn't stick to paPer when wet. You can continue to re coat for maintenance. Great for tabletops shelves or painted floors.
Is it possible to put oil base paint over latex floor paint?
yes but you cannot put latex on top of oil based surfaces You actually are NOT advised to put oil over latex surfaces, which is why you're supposed to prime will an oil-based (alkyd) primer. Latex and Polyurethane should always have a layer of oil-base beneath it.
How long should a concrete garage floor cure before applying epoxy coating?
If you're dealing with a new slab, you must wait a minimum of 28 days, preferably two months, for the floor to cure and dry thoroughly before applying a garage floor coating.
Why should sealer be put on a Hardwood Floor?
Polyurethane should be put onto a hardwood floor because without it, it can be sensitive to moisture damage and scratching.
Do you need to apply wax over a polyurethane?
No, in fact the wax can ruin the polyurethane finish. Clean the floor with a good wood floor cleaner. Do not mop with water.
How do you spray polyurethane wood floor finishs?
Polyurethane applied to a floor is virtually never sprayed. It is generally applied with an absorbent pad, frequently made of wool or a synthetic.
Can you apply polyurethane floor paint over oil based floor paint?
Yes, you can.
Can you apply polyurethane to pergo floors?
No! Polyurethane needs a porous surface and because pergo is not, you would only ruin the floor.
Its safe to apply polyurethane in a prefinished hardwood floor?
No, unless you plan to sand the floor. Prefinished floors are already polyurethaned.
Are rubber casters or polyurethane ones better for a hardwood floor?
Rubber casters are better for a hardwood floor as they will not scratch the wood surface and not leave black marks on your floor.
Can you use oil base polyurethane over water base stain on a sanded floor?
yes
What should I do if there are footprint smudges on a drying polyurethane floor and how can I get it off without adding another coat?
This is a very hard fix. You will have to wait until the polyurethane to dry. Lightly sand the area affected and try to touch up the space. It may or may not look normal. But it's worth trying to fix it before you sand the entire area. There really isn't a lot that can be done until after it dries.
Why should you avoid from using too much wax on flooring?
You shouldn't use wax unless the floor was finished with wax. More than likely, the floor has oil or water based polyurethane on it. Why you shouldn't use wax on any polyurethane finish, it prevents the finish from adhering if you ever have the floor re-coated with poly. You will have to spend around two dollars a foot to sand them rather than .50 or .75 cents a foot to re-coat the floor. Prices depend on where you live.
What kind of additive would change a glossy polyurethane to a matte polyurethane?
One you can't get in reasonable quantities. Fortunately, there are a couple ways around having a shiny floor. You can put one coat of matte on top of your gloss poly, or you can put a scuffing pad on a floor sander.
