How to Apply Polyurethane to Wood | Easy Guide to Finishing Wood with Polyurethane

By alama | May 23, 2022 |

How to Apply Polyurethane to Wood | Easy Guide to Finishing Wood with Polyurethane

Learn how to apply polyurethane, the different types of polyurethane and when to use them, my favorite brand to use, and more polyurethane tips and tricks! Learn how to get a beautiful top coat finish with polyurethane and the difference between water based and oil based polyurethane.
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10 FAVORITE WOOD STAIN COLORS VIDEO:
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HOW TO CREATE A WEATHERED WOOD GRAY FINISH VIDEO:
• https://youtu.be/8ZHhuXWfuvU

ESSENTIAL WOODWORKING TOOLS FOR BEGINNERS VIDEO:
• https://youtu.be/tIApeUBUgkM

HOW TO SAND WOOD:
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HOW TO STAIN WOOD:
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29 Comments

  1. Gena Doolan on May 23, 2022 at 7:49 pm

    I have only used the oil based polyurethane I’m going to buy the water-based and give it a try on my lighter wood signs. Thank you for the tips!



  2. Trina Johnson on May 23, 2022 at 7:52 pm

    Love the finished color!! Can I ask what stain you used on this piece? Also did you use 2 coats of stain or just one?



  3. Bridgette M on May 23, 2022 at 7:54 pm

    Thank you for this video!! Very helpful ❤️



  4. faiz arifin on May 23, 2022 at 7:56 pm

    Hi do you apply any wood stain before apply polyurathane



  5. Jim McNett on May 23, 2022 at 7:56 pm

    Can you use oil based Poly on water based paint or stain?



  6. Joe N. on May 23, 2022 at 7:58 pm

    Great job in explaining and instructing in simple terms.



  7. Paul Tomlinson on May 23, 2022 at 8:03 pm

    If applying stain or polyurethane to fluted wood, would it be best to use a cloth/rag or brush with bristles to get in all the grooves?



  8. Vikki Wilkenshoff on May 23, 2022 at 8:04 pm

    Thank you. Perfect timing as I purchased it today to use on a coffee table (1st project) tomorrow. Can’t believe I actually bought the foam brushes and poly you recommended. I was stressing over doing it when I opened your email.



  9. The Bald Bastard on May 23, 2022 at 8:06 pm

    I can’t stress using the 220 sandpaper enough. What a huge difference.



  10. Alvin Thomas on May 23, 2022 at 8:08 pm

    What polyurethane did you use for your floors?



  11. Ashley R. on May 23, 2022 at 8:13 pm

    Is a cloudy milky finish normal after first coat of poly? I’m using the fast drying oil based over a dark stain



  12. Adrian V on May 23, 2022 at 8:16 pm

    Great job explaining the process. My first time using this product, thank you!



  13. Alia Khan on May 23, 2022 at 8:20 pm

    Thank you so much.



  14. what did I learn today on May 23, 2022 at 8:24 pm

    Thank you.



  15. R on May 23, 2022 at 8:24 pm

    Is it ok to apply polyurethane to pine without applying a prestain or stain



  16. Rick Hansen on May 23, 2022 at 8:27 pm

    Very helpful. Thank you!



  17. Elizabeth Rivera on May 23, 2022 at 8:27 pm

    Hi! Can polyurethane be used on outdoor wood projects?



  18. J W on May 23, 2022 at 8:28 pm

    Saved and favorited before watching! +1



  19. Michael on May 23, 2022 at 8:29 pm

    @ 5:51
    Wait… so the "Fast Drying" polyurethane takes 4-6hrs to dry while the water based takes 2-3hrs to dry?? Makes sense…..



  20. JA on May 23, 2022 at 8:30 pm

    Is there a product that protects bare wood without changing it’s color? I prefer the color of the wood in the video in the "before" state. Too yellow/orange after product is applied.



  21. Justin Gibson on May 23, 2022 at 8:30 pm

    I couldn’t tell if this was a warning label or a tutorial



  22. Xgreen4Life on May 23, 2022 at 8:30 pm

    Superb!!!! felicitări!!!!



  23. Todd Plager on May 23, 2022 at 8:30 pm

    TY great video!! Just what i needed!!



  24. life is beautiful on May 23, 2022 at 8:31 pm

    Thank you kindly for this 411 …greatly appreciated 🤝



  25. Doug Ryan on May 23, 2022 at 8:38 pm

    Do you thin the ploy with mineral sprites for the first coat?



  26. matt sabath on May 23, 2022 at 8:42 pm

    Is there a video for the project you showcased in this video? Looks like a bench!



  27. salviador on May 23, 2022 at 8:43 pm

    Hey just wanna say that I LOVE your videos, very cheerful. I’ve never done any sort of project like this and your videos have helped me stain and seal my desk I’ve been working on 😀



  28. Townie5lax on May 23, 2022 at 8:43 pm

    Thanks! Most YouTubers don’t show the edges while polying!



  29. Mark Weston on May 23, 2022 at 8:44 pm

    Hi , do you polish or sand the final coat? Thanks!