Thin Down Super Fast Drying Polyurethane Floor Paint

How to make urethane dry quicker.

Thin down super fast drying polyurethane floor paint.

Apply a thin coat using a lambswool or synthetic pad applicator or a natural bristle brush. Polyurethane is a common modern wood finish that can be purchased with either an oil or a water base. Combine 10 parts polyurethane with 1 part mineral spirits for oil based polyurethane or 1 part water for water based polyurethane in a clean can and stir it thoroughly. If you live in a dry climate you will need to add humidity to the air to slow down the drying time.

When you apply polyurethane to the floor you re applying a layer of polyurethane resin in a liquid solvent to the floor. Painters don t mind because dust isn t a big problem for them but it is for furniture finishers. Wait at least half an hour to allow the coat of paint to dry and then check it with your finger. Thin the polyurethane and pour it into a paint tray.

The first phase is the drying phase. A smooth floor helps the paint stick so use a floor sander and 120 grit sandpaper to sand your wood. Urethane more often called polyurethane is one of the most popular wood sealants on the market today. Because you want to your finish coats to be less heavy because the polyurethane has thickened over time or just to clean your brushes or messes.

Allow the paint to dry and add another 1 2 coats. For previously painted concrete or stone wire brush the floor to help the paint stick. Again check your hygrometer to see when the humidity reaches 35 65. If you re working outdoors only paint in the early morning or very late afternoon when the sun is almost down.

The resin is what remains after the solvent dries and is the material that forms the final barrier protecting the wood. One of it s great features is that it dust dries so fast about two minutes. Penetrol is a slow drying oil product that lengthens the tacky stage of polyurethane and oil paint. This creates more time for dust to settle and stick to the surface.

Add another layer of paint and then allow it to dry. If you have sanded the floor down to bare wood or you have a new unfinished wood floor. Minwax super fast drying polyurethane for floors is a clear oil based. You may want to thin your polyurethane for a variety of reasons.

Years ago i read an article by a professional finisher jeff jewitt i think who recommended a 1 1 mix of naphtha and pu. I tried it and liked it a lot. Direct sun will dry out the paint or stain too quickly. As a result of the quick dry time is that it greatly minimizes dust imperfections.

For the second coat you should thin the polyurethane so that it is less likely to create bubbles. If you can still see the primer and polyurethane through the coats of paint add another layer for more coverage.