Minwax® PolyShades® enhances wood grain by combining beautiful rich stain color and long-lasting polyurethane protection in one easy step. It can also be used over polyurethane finishes, so you can change the color of your finished wood, without removing the existing finish.
Is polyurethane and stain good in one?
PolyShades® combines stain for rich beautiful color with polyurethane for tough protection in one product. It is an ideal choice for those who want to save the time involved in staining with one product and protecting with another.
Do you apply polyurethane before or after stain?
Polyurethane is thick and typically brushed on. Apply it in thin coats after the stain is dry.
How do you apply polyurethane to stained wood?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07tEoVUlAWQ
Can you stain and polyurethane the same day?
Oil-based stains take anywhere from 6 hours to 24 hours to dry, but that is usually when the weather conditions are unfavorable. Under normal circumstances, the stain should be dry and ready for polyurethane in 8 hours. After all, you can still apply polyurethane on the stain even if it has been a few days.Dec 1, 2021
Can you mix polyurethane and stain together?
Yes. You can mix stain with polyurethane to achieve your desired finish color. Mixing stain and poly is a common practice in woodworking. It helps improve the product's protection against stained wood while reducing the application time.
How do you apply polyurethane and stain on one step?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ownPlNe6cEE
Do you stain before polyurethane?
The Poly won't adhere properly. You may want to apply polyurethane on wet stains, but it's important that you wait until the surface has completely dried out. For poly to do its job effectively and reliably, wait patiently until the stain dries for proper adhesion.Dec 1, 2021