How To Apply Polyurethane To Painted Cabinets

Oil-based poly tends to clog up the works so youre better off doing this by hand.

How to apply polyurethane to painted cabinets. Wash the painted surface. Apply either oil-based or water-based polyurethane with a brush lambs-wool applicator or lint-free cloth. Use a natural-bristle paintbrush when working with solvent-based poly.

I apply the polyurethane top coat using the foam paint brush where the roller wont reach. You will also need to wipe down the painted surfaces of your kitchen cabinets completely and also allow them to dry out completely before you start applying the clear coats. Polyurethane adorn is about activated with a cream or nylon brush.

Space Prepare a dust-free environment to prevent dirt from getting into your drying poly. Use a synthetic brush to apply water-based polyurethane. Use a brush applicator or lint-free cloth to apply the polyurethane.

And since this is my last time painting my kitchen cabinets for many years they deserve the nicest sprayed finish I can give them. Addicted 2 Decorating is where I share my DIY and decorating. Then using your paint roller carefully begin applying it to the painted surface.

Sometimes I plan to use a polyurethane finish coat and in the end I dont and vise-versa. The sealer application process is very similar to painting. Apply the first coat of polyurethane using the best technique for the surface.

I like to work on one area finish it and move on to the next. If I have a surface like the sides that have more details its time to pull out the foam paint brush. Choose the proper paintbrush when applying polyurethane.