I use them only to stain furniture that I've made and I've found the best way is applying it with a lint-free cloth and rubbing it in with small circular motions,
i'm going with minwax polyshades. cabot also makes a stain & polyurethane in one application. i noticed there are 3 questions about how to mix stain & polyurethane on this site. all 3 are unanswered. i was researching the topic & i've seen reference to a polyurethane stain kit. can't find out what a polyurethane stain kit is. my tenant left behind an opened can of minwax polyshades. i tried some of it out & i think it looks fine. i sanded some of the scratches & paint stains out, put on a coat of natural wood stain & i'm using the polyshades as an overcoat. there are still some scratches but it looks a lot better than it did before. the polyshades should help mask some of the scratches & give it a more even tone. bottom line - it's really difficult to find information on how to mix stain & polyurethane so the minwax & cabot all in one products look good to me. i wish they came in sizes larger than a quart, but easier to go pick that product up than to continue looking for information that indicates what a polyurethane stain kit is & how to use it.
You can, but there is no point, and a waste of the Minwax. -Minwax is for applying to bare wood.
Yes, Minwax Poly S/G will work great on a headboard. Other options include spray lacquer, shellac or a spar varnish.
You can in some cses, but Minwax does not reccomend it.
Minwax stains are made to go directly onto wood. You do not need primer, and I think it looks awful over primer.
The recommended dry time for Minwax PolyShades is 6 hours.
I have not used Minwax Polyshades stain for my woodworking projects.
The recommended dry time for Minwax PolyShades before applying a second coat is 6 hours.
To effectively apply Minwax PolyShades for a professional finish on your woodworking project, follow these steps: Prepare the surface by sanding it smooth and clean. Stir the PolyShades thoroughly to ensure even color distribution. Apply a thin, even coat using a high-quality brush or cloth. Allow the first coat to dry completely before applying additional coats. Sand lightly between coats for a smooth finish. Apply multiple coats as needed for desired color and protection. Allow the final coat to dry completely before handling the project.
Yes, you can apply tung oil over Minwax stain for your project.
Minwax makes a product called Polyshades that has stain and polyurethane mixed together. It is not meant for floors. Adding stain to polyurethane will cause the chemicals to be deluded. It will not bond correctly and possibly not dry at all.
i'm going with minwax polyshades. cabot also makes a stain & polyurethane in one application. i noticed there are 3 questions about how to mix stain & polyurethane on this site. all 3 are unanswered. i was researching the topic & i've seen reference to a polyurethane stain kit. can't find out what a polyurethane stain kit is. my tenant left behind an opened can of minwax polyshades. i tried some of it out & i think it looks fine. i sanded some of the scratches & paint stains out, put on a coat of natural wood stain & i'm using the polyshades as an overcoat. there are still some scratches but it looks a lot better than it did before. the polyshades should help mask some of the scratches & give it a more even tone. bottom line - it's really difficult to find information on how to mix stain & polyurethane so the minwax & cabot all in one products look good to me. i wish they came in sizes larger than a quart, but easier to go pick that product up than to continue looking for information that indicates what a polyurethane stain kit is & how to use it.
For optimal protection and durability, it is recommended to apply at least two coats of Minwax Polyurethane.
Yes, you can apply Minwax water-based polyurethane over oil-based stain. Make sure the stain is fully dried before applying the polyurethane for best results.
Minwax was created in 1904.
You can, but there is no point, and a waste of the Minwax. -Minwax is for applying to bare wood.
The recommended steps for using Minwax Prestain before applying wood stain are: Sand the wood surface to ensure it is smooth and free of imperfections. Apply Minwax Prestain evenly with a brush or cloth, following the manufacturer's instructions. Allow the Prestain to penetrate the wood for the recommended time before wiping off any excess. Once the Prestain has dried, you can proceed to apply the wood stain as directed.