Michael Dresdner

Q: I find conflicting information as to whether polyurethane can be rubbed.
A: Any finish, including polyurethane, can be rubbed provided it is sufficiently cured. As a rule, the longer the finish cures, the harder it gets and the easier it is to rub. Attempting to rub out a finish that is still rubbery is an exercise in frustration. For oil based polyurethane, I’d wait at least three weeks to rub if at all possible, and four weeks for waterbased.

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