How long does it take for PolyShades to dry?
6 hours
Allow the Polyshades® to dry for 6 hours between coats. Be sure to stir the can thoroughly before you use it, and again occasionally during use. Apply the product with a good quality, natural bristle brush, and move the brush in the direction of the wood’s grain.
Do you have to sand between coats of PolyShades?
Before applying the second coat, sand with the 220 fine grit sanding paper – very lightly! And then remove sanding dust and apply the second thin coat as you did the first coat. Additional coats can be added to deepen the color.
Do you wipe off PolyShades?
Yes. Since PolyShades® contains polyurethane, additional protection, without added color, can be provided with a clear coat of Minwax® Fast-Drying Polyurethane or Wipe-On Poly over the last coat of PolyShades®.
Can you apply PolyShades with a rag?
Using a rag to apply stain, you’ll both apply and then remove any excess stain in one step. You have better control as to how much stain you apply and how you distribute it. Using a rag also eliminates the bubbles you get when you apply Polyshades with a brush. Then a second coat of the Polyshades stain was applied.
How do I get a smooth finish with PolyShades?
Work quickly as you apply PolyShades® the length of each board in smooth, even strokes. Use the tip of your brush to gently smooth out the finish. Always apply PolyShades® moving your brush back and forth in the direction of the wood grain.
How do you fix blotchy PolyShades?
apply a coat of oil-based Minwax Wood Conditioner according to directions, (2.) brush or rub on your choice of Minwax Wood Finish oil-based stain, and then (3.) finish with two or three coats of Helmsman Spar Urethane for an exterior door or Fast-Drying Polyurethane for indoors.
Can you roll on PolyShades?
it rolled out just fine, nice and even. except it left tiny little bubbles, and these dried into little dots(maybe it was the roller, the environment, or just the way it is) = strip that off and try again. a 4″ brush and working FAST did it. seems this stuff “tacks up” pretty fast, and dries slow.
Can you sand off PolyShades?
There’s no stripping or heavy sanding necessary to remove the old finish! Simply give it a light sanding with fine-grit sandpaper, remove sanding dust, and brush on a coat of PolyShades® (see step-by-step instructions provided in this Guide).
How do you remove Minwax PolyShades?
Place a plastic putty knife on the windowsill at a 45-degree angle and push it forward to scrape off the gel and the wood stain. Shake the removed material into a bucket to collect it and repeat the process to remove a much of the gel as possible with the putty knife.
What’s the best way to apply polyshades to wood?
Work quickly as you apply PolyShades® the length of each board in smooth, even strokes. Use the tip of your brush to gently smooth out the finish. Always apply PolyShades® moving your brush back and forth in the direction of the wood grain.
How long does it take to apply Minwax polyshades?
Finish the surface with PolyShades within two hours of application of the Minwax conditioner. Open the can of Minwax PolyShades and stir the contents well with a mixing stick. Brush PolyShades finish onto a small hidden area to make sure the color you selected appears as you want it to on your actual wood surface.
How to choose the best color for polyshades?
To find the color that best suits your decor, simply look through the PolyShades® Color Chart and pick a color closest to your desired result. Make sure to go to your local home improvement center or hardware store to check out the color on real wood samples.
Do you have to clean polyshades with brush?
There are no brushes to clean and no need to worry about brush marks. PolyShades® aerosol is ideal for working on hard-to-reach areas of your project or any time brush application may be difficult.