Polyurethane Over Laminate Furniture

Clear wax will easily seal a project.

Polyurethane over laminate furniture. My bedroom suite was currently white and wood laminate. The main argument against using polyurethane to protect your painted furniture comes into play if you ever plan to repaint the furniture. Yes i said bedroom suite. While the finish will be just as durable as if it were applied onto wood laminate furniture by nature is built more poorly and isn t as heavy duty as a solid wood piece.

Applying a coat of polyurethane is a common way to finish hardwood floors it keeps moisture out of the cracks and grain of the wood which prevents swelling and preserves the natural look of the hardwood. It was the furniture kept in my childhood bedroom since i was 12. Comes in satin semi gloss and gloss finishes. To repaint you may have to rough up the surface or strip it entirely.

Grab a lint free cloth and wipe off the surface to make sure that is free of any dust. Putting polyurethane on laminate. See below forgive the oil stained garage. Though how to paint and stain laminate was not one i considered.

Laminate is not made from wood. Polyurethane sticks well to real wood and creates an invisible layer of protection to the floors to protect them against scratching staining and wear. Yes it was perfect for a 12 year old girl s bedroom. Seal the wood grain by wiping on shellac or a 50 50 solution of polyurethane varnish and mineral spirits with a rag.

November 14 2013 at 10 03 pm. 10 20 per quart availability. Leitnerr istock getty images staining laminate furniture can be problematic. It is a plastic material printed with a wood grain so traditional liquid stains meant for wood can t absorb into the material.

Mouse sander i purchased this genesis sander a few years ago and it has never let me down. This polyurethane comes in a spray version as well though i have never tried it. Its a mix of polyurethane and stain so you apply it over the top like a paint. Using colored wax such as light antiquing wax dark antiquing wax black wax or a different color offers you an opportunity to add an antiqued faux finish to trim recessed areas or to the overall look of a piece.

Polyurethane especially oil based polyurethane does not allow other paint to stick to it very well. Furniture wax furniture wax like amy howard s wax product line allows you to add additional color or depth to your finished painted projects. Polyurethane stain will only work to darken laminate furniture. A clear sealer for painted furniture that repels water.

Available on amazon or at your local home improvement store. Fine 320 and rough 180 mouse sanding pads. Sometimes the price will go below 18 on amazon to learn more about sander buying options and reviews click here. Can be applied with a brush a foam brush or wiped on with a rag.

Polyurethane is generally easy to. How to gel stain over stain or paint supplies.