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Staining and Finishing Wood

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Polyurethane can also be applied with a cloth rag, however, I prefer to use a brush because it is thicker and better suited for brush application.  It needs to be brushed on the stained wood surface in even strokes and again, working with the grain of the wood.  Always work with the wood.Polyurethane is thicker than stain, it needs to be applied with a brush.  Although they manufacture foam brush applicators, it is recommended that you use a bristle brush that is specifically approved for use with polyurethane.  The liquid needs to be brushed on the stained wood surface in even strokes and again, working with the grain of the wood.  Always work with the wood.Your goal is to evenly coat the stained wood.  You should be working in an area that is well illuminated with light.  As you apply the polyurethane look for any areas that appear dull.  If an area appears dull then you either missed that area or didn't apply an adequate amount of polyurethane.  Spread the it over the entire surface with long, even strokes. Don’t use too much or you’re likely to get runs.* Apply polyurethane with a brush in long even strokes. Your goal is to evenly coat the stained wood.  You should be working in an area that is well illuminated.  As you apply the polyurethane look for any areas that appear dull in the light.  If an area appears dull then you either missed that area or didn't apply an adequate amount of polyurethane.  Spread the brushed on liquid over the entire surface with long, even strokes. Don’t use too much or you’re likely to get runs.Without delay you should do what is called "tipping off the finish," which is to run over the entire surface with long brushstrokes as soon as you completed coating the last area.  You will brush from end to end and overlap your strokes.  Because polyurethane dries quickly you will not want to poke along.  Keep up a quick pace while working with the sealant.  Get it applied and get it tipped off.   Without delay you should do what is called "tipping off the finish," which is to run over the entire surface with long brushstrokes as soon as you completed coating the last area.  You will brush from end to end and overlap your strokes.  Because polyurethane dries quickly you will not want to poke along.  Keep up a quick pace while working with the sealant.  Get it applied and get it tipped off.  While tipping off the finish you will not need to dip the brush in the can of polyurethane.  Work with what is already on the surface unless you spot an area that you completely missed.While drying, do not tip the wood surface on its side.  The surface needs to remain flat and upright to prevent runs.  About five minutes after the coat you should inspect for any drips or defects. You can make subtle adjustments at this time with additional polyurethane to a flawed area.   While drying, do not tip the wood fixture on its side.  The surface needs to remain flat and upright to prevent runs.  About five minutes after the last applied coat you should inspect for any drips or defects. You can make subtle adjustments at this time with additional polyurethane to a flawed area.   
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