How To Apply Polyurethane Without Bubbles, Puddles, Runs or Brush Marks | Updated

paulsDIYsolutions January 13, 2023
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It isn't difficult but it isn't logical either. 90% apply it wrong and their results prove it! Let me teach you how to apply polyurethane without bubbles, puddles runs, or brush marks. I currently have very close to 500,000 views on my video "Fixing Polyurethane Bubbles, Puddles, Runs and Brush Marks". Let's avoid this video by allowing me to be your pesrsonal guide to the step by step right way to apply polyurethane. My original polyurethane application video has over 1.5 million views and a 95%approval (like) rating. This is a step by step update to the original video. Please leave comments. I really do love to hear from y'all. You can for free view, choose, download and print any or all of my 1-2 Page Summary Sheets from my website HERE: https://paulsdiy.solutions/sample-page-2/ ___________________________________________ If you'd like to support my knowledge sharing and production time you can do that HERE: Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ialignmS __________________________________________ 0:00 Intro How to apply polyurethane without bubbles puddles, runs or brush marks 0:47 Water vs Oil Based Polyurethane 1:49 Why Fast Drying Polyurethane is bad 2:25 Polyurethane Brush Choices from the really bad to the really good 6:24 Tools and paraphrenalia you'll need to apply polyurethane 6:59 Why you shouldn't use ODORLESS MINERAL SPIRITS to thin polyurethane 7:37 Why polyureythane needs to be thinned 8:15 Thinning polyurethane 3:1 ratio 10:30 Prepping your brush for proper polyurethane application 11:56 Disposing of chemical soaked rags 12:25 Proper brush loading - DIP - DRIP - DAB - DRAG your brush 13:09 Laying down the first coat of polyurethane - drag coating 17:32 What to do with your brush between coats 18:07 Bubbles after polyurethane laydown 18:53 Sanding between polyurethane coats - 220 grit for unstained wood - paper bag for stained surfaces 21:12 Second polyurethane coat 22:50 Summary suggestions and tips VIDEOS: Project Preparation: How to remove paint from wood | Beginner Guide | Part 1 - https://youtu.be/E-Ln4j2Nd_w How to remove paint from wood | Beginners Guide | Part 2 - https://youtu.be/uoJ2HWnynW8 Chemical Strippers vs Heat Gun - https://youtu.be/MB6ig5n_oEs Sanding Efficiently - https://youtu.be/Sx6KEShDpjg Choosing the Right Grade Sandpaper - https://youtu.be/cbqg9XflK5w Finishing: How to stain wood | Beginners Guide | Furniture Refinishing - https://youtu.be/t6Ydshd6Qww Blotch-Free Wood Stain Technique – Refinishing Furniture - https://youtu.be/dM4i28QNrik Clear Wood Finish Choices - https://youtu.be/BsXveKx7kR8 Paul's Combo Finish - https://youtu.be/vxRhqqAzuLo About Polyurethane Wood Finish - Refinishing Furniture - https://youtu.be/T4x7O1lzk0I Apply Polyurethane Without Bubbles, Puddles, Runs or Brush Marks - https://youtu.be/nxwMmjg4kIY When and How to Wipe On Polyurethane - https://youtu.be/CV2Wi1IWulU Ultimate Guide to Bubble Free Varnish - https://youtu.be/JFgloN0GCSI How to Apply Tung Oil - https://youtu.be/ePn409TDS0o Clean Up: Fixing Polyurethane Bubbles, Puddles, Runs and Brush Marks - https://youtu.be/8P0JjpV-9O4 Proper Brush Cleaning - https://youtu.be/Tf_GkLQQjFA WEBSITE: https://paulsdiy.solutions/ ARTICLES: Project Preparation: Step by Step Guide to Refinishing Furniture https://paulsdiy.solutions/uncategorized/a-step-by-step-guide-to-refinishing-furniture-or-finishing-furniture/ Sanding Efficiently https://paulsdiy.solutions/uncategorized/how-to-sand-wood-efficiently-tips-and-techniques/ Finishing: Choosing the Right Clear Wood Finish https://paulsdiy.solutions/refinishing-furniture/the-best-clear-wood-finish-choices/ How To Apply Tung Oil Properly https://paulsdiy.solutions/uncategorized/how-to-apply-tung-oil-properly/ Blotch-Free Wood Stain Application Technique https://paulsdiy.solutions/uncategorized/blotch-free-wood-stain-technique/ Bubble-Free Polyurethane Application Technique https://paulsdiy.solutions/uncategorized/bubble-free-polyurethane-application-technique/ When and How to Wipe On Polyurethane https://paulsdiy.solutions/refinishing-furniture/how-and-when-to-wipe-on-polyurethane/ Ultimate Guide to Bubble Free Varnish https://paulsdiy.solutions/uncategorized/bubble-free-polyurethane-application-technique/ How to Apply Boiled Linseed Oil - Tips and Technique https://paulsdiy.solutions/uncategorized/how-to-apply-boiled-linseed-oil-properly-tips-techniques/

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