Q: I have been using Rockler’s gel polyurethane since it was first put on the market. Now that Lawrence-McFadden has gone out of business, is there a product that performs as well their gel polyurethane? A: As of Monday, January 4, 2010, Lawrence McFadden is in the process of transferring its formulations to Seagrave coatings [...]
Q: I am building a cedar blanket chest, and want to finish the outside with shiny epoxy. A friend told me that when you finish western red aromatic cedar, that the finish will gum up in a few years. A: Your friend has his stories somewhat mixed up. First, it is true that aromatic cedar [...]
Q: I just bought a house and the previous owner never cleaned the oil off the cabinet doors near the cook top. I had the grease cleaned off but the finish appears etched, like you can still see the drip marks and spots. Is it possible to put glaze over a satin poly finish without [...]
Q: If I seal or stain wood, can I go over it with polyurethane? A: Yes, if we are talking about oil based polyurethane. It will go over any sealer and any stain. Waterbased polyurethane will go over some sealers, including SealCoat, and some stains, including virtually all waterbased but only some oil based stains.
Q: I am in the process of completing a kitchen full of cabinets and need some advice about the proper finish to use. The face frames and drawer fronts are walnut. There are several lower cabinet doors that are walnut frames with a maple panel. Do I need to seal the wood to obtain a [...]
Q: I am a huge fan of the polyurethane gel that was sold exclusively by Rockler with your endorsement on the label. I have used it on every piece of sculpture that I have created in the past 10 years. I have just discovered that they no longer carry the product. Could you possibly help [...]
Q: I would like to spray polyurethane through my airless sprayer. Is that okay? A: It’s ok if you get the results you want, though I will point out that most polyurethanes are not formulated for airless spraying. Thus, it may be more work than it is worth to make it work. However, the finish [...]
Q: Which is a more durable finish for a dining room table, Varathane or lacquer? A: Varathane is a brand, not a type of finish, but the company is widely known for their polyurethanes, so I will assume that is what you meant to ask. Oil based polyurethane is substantially more durable against the rigors [...]
Q: I am under the impression that Watco will dry harder than Minwax wipe on poly. Is this true? A: Minwax and Watco are both brand names. To compare, you must talk about the specific products involved, and both make many products. For instance, both make wipe on polyurethane finishes, and both are called Wipe [...]
Q: My friend has a tile kitchen countertop which has an oak border around the tile. The oak trim for some reason has always been tacky to the touch, as if the finish had never really set up. I was wondering if you had heard of something like this and if there is a way [...]
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