Polyurethane can bring out a beautiful color in your hardwood floor in addition to protecting it from heat and scratches.
How to polyurethane painted floors.
Applying polyurethane to hardwood floors.
For a smooth coating you ll want the surface to be as smooth as possible so prepare the wood by sanding it with a sanding block or orbital sander.
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Polyurethane is another synthetic plastic with superior protective and adhesive properties that works well as a clear coat for a painted floor.
For the best finish give the primer a quick sanding with 220 grit sandpaper and clean off the dust with a tack cloth before starting to paint.
Start by choosing a type of polyurethane oil or water based as well as a finish matte or glossy and make sure your work area is well ventilated.
Start with 120 grit sandpaper on refinished pieces and 80 grit on new wood.
Wipe the sanding dust away with a damp rag or tack cloth.
Putting polyurethane on laminate.
You ll get the best results from your topcoat if you remove any old paint varnish or other finishes before polyurethane application.
If you re applying polyurethane to a painted floor scuff the floor with a floor buffer and a 120 grit sanding screen.
Polyurethane will provide an armor of protection to your painted concrete floor but no finish is indestructible.
Polyurethane sticks well to real wood and creates an invisible layer of protection to the floors to protect them against scratching staining and wear.
Applying a coat of polyurethane is a common way to finish hardwood floors it keeps moisture out of the cracks and grain of the wood which prevents swelling and preserves the natural look of the hardwood.
It s what i used when i painted my tile floor and the ikea trofast drawer units and it s held up amazingly well.
Use the 5 to 3 brush to apply polyurethane to wood flooring edges and use the roller or pad to apply it to the center of the floor.