How I get that glass smooth top with polyurethane Tips and Tricks for Furniture Makeover

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[@wm545]

Good video. I refinish for a living and miniwax has the best polyurethane for the money. Dries 2-3 times faster then varathane and others. The best advice for DIYers is speed and don’t go back over an area you’ve already done. You want to be spreading tons of the finish on top as you go and pulling it level. Airplane landing and taking off brush stroke for the last strokes on that area. Lastly like he does wipe up drips on edges I usually make two passes. Immediately after finishing a section and then lastly all the way around. Never try to brush or add more poly to an area that has been sitting for more than a few minutes. It will pull it back up and you won’t be able to recover until next coat. Get a good light source pointing towards you like a desk lamp. It helps to see reflection and all the imperfections. You’ll need it after that first coat.

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

All great info. Thanks!

[@arnoldbioursckii6639]

Cool video, cool tattoos. Cool hair…But Crox…really

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

@@arnoldbioursckii6639 Easy to slip on and off so I dont drag stain and crud in the house and hey they comfortable to work in all day. As you can tell by my shop and choice of clothing I am about function and comfort over style.

[@mannypereira1539]

I USE THE TERM AIRPLANE LANDING AND TAKE OFF I THOUGH I WAS THE ONLY ONE USING THE TERM.

[@ryanlarion9668]

This was really helpful. I started woodworking as a hobby last year and I'm always trying to find ways to broaden my horizons. Thank you!

[@Sdstrachan1971]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing your tips and tricks! I am learning so much. I did not know how to wet sand or why before seeing this. Happy you didn’t get any on your carpet!

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Thanks. Yeah me to I would have been in trouble lol

[@billhoward1379]

This is the same technique i was taught in high school woodshop in 1968! Worked well then and I am glad your video reminded me of this. Thank you.

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Oh that’s awesome!!

[@MikeSmith-ir7xn]

I use very fine steelwool in-between coats third coat adds the final effect

[@scottanderson8766]

I appreciate that he showed much of the process without jump cuts then used speed for the repetitive parts. Also love that he got busy without a ton of jabber. Great video.

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@warrenthomas1253]

Do you have your garage door open? Don't you find having no control over the air movement/wind kicking up dust into your finish?? I guess I shouldn't have jumped the gun and waited.

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Yeah wind can play hell on your work! I’m in an air conditioned shop now thankfully. Hopefully it stays cool enough this summer to keep the doors shut. I also have shop cats not so I’m sure that will add another layer of problems 🤣😂

[@sharigoe8657]

I’ve watched about a dozen videos trying to build up my confidence before I do my countertops. This is THE BEST video I’ve watched. I’m ready to go now. Thank you.

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

You got this! Good luck!

[@jenniferrumsey9887]

How did your countertops turn out?

[@HomeImProveMentHow]

@@DeanFurnitureArtist I've never thought about the wet and dry sandpaper. Adding the sponge excellent idea thanks for sharing bro, By for now Ken I look forward to hear from you.

[@taichigoodness1798]

I'm with you!

[@chrisinstasis7986]

11:17 when you got that little dry patch the light was catching was so satisfying! 😅

[@mskrislewis]

What do you recommend for cooler temperatures? Do you have concerns about ventilation when you use poly in the house? Is is very stinky?

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

The newer stuff is low VOC. Didn’t really notice a heavy smell. It has a smell but not potent like if you used an aerosol can. If using oil base I can only recommend to do so over 72 deg. Any cooler it really just becomes a headache.

[@mskrislewis]

Thanks for your relpy.@@DeanFurnitureArtist

[@havocmaverick]

I do the exact same but 600 grit paper, good stuff. Four coats looks even better though.

[@SamuelCastillo-u2h]

I need pain my table is look the same color you used in this video !!

[@arcorob]

how do you NOT have bubbles and bush strokes ? I swear I have not mastered oil based poly except satin wipe on or water based satin ...but I want to do gloss

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

You shouldn’t be getting bubbles unless you shake the can. As for brush strokes, oil base is self leveling so it settles smooth on its own. So you maybe applying it to thin or going over it too many times. Put it on and leave it be so it can settle.

[@timbob987]

Impressive. So would adding more coats give a deeper glass look finish? I currently use spraymax 2k clear on my car and cycle repairs and more coats means deeper look. But furniture clears are not the same. Heard from friends about your vids. Just trying to find my backbone to fix my wife's dining room table I ruined with car batt acid. 🙄

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

I have only done 3 to 5 coats so not really sure. I would assume you would get to a point where it would look very amber color like it does in the can with enough coats.

[@aileenbell6750]

Awesome. You are a natural teacher, giving us the whys and whats along with the how. Thanks!

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

My pleasure!Thank you!

[@justindez]

How high of a grit do you sand the wood too before you stain? I did a desktop to 220 grit came out nice but I used a semi gloss polyurethane. It has a shine but not like glass. I am going to build my dining table next but I want that nice glossy glass look on it.

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Normally 220. I find sanding with 320 or higher makes it harder to lay the stain. It’s almost like if it’s to smooth it doesn’t like it.

[@rebeccasander2589]

How do you keep from getting those tiny air bubbles? I sand with 220, then 320, use a tack cloth before the next coat, but every coat leaves tiny bubbles. 😢 is the wet sand paper, the magic?

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Someone else brought up bubbles as well. I don’t ever get bubbles. Now I do know if you shake poly instead of stirring it then you will get a ton of bubbles.

[@mymymaya454]

Question I saw a guy use mineral spirits on his sand paper to get ride of dust do you recommend that? Or just the water and soap method ?? I am having an issue with dust on my polyurethane finish

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

I don’t ever dry sand poly so I haven’t tried that. I always wet sand.

[@Licearm57]

What did you apply before the stain?!!

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Minwax pre stain. There is a link for it in the description.

[@Licearm57]

Thank you so much!!!

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

@@Licearm57 you are very welcome.

[@delhadi00]

For the sanding. I watched a video that said 220grit is good. What are your thoughts on that? Or am i better off with what you used? Thx!

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

I use 800 or 1000 wet sanding. The only reason I would use to 220 is to remove the poly completely.

[@Clubkidknitter]

Absolutely STELLAR job! That's a showroom piece right there! Thanks for the lesson. You explained some of the mistakes I made on my first wood-finishing project. I'm looking forward to my second one now.

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks!

[@parkave2406]

I know it’s self leveling but what about smaller custom pieces? That have curves or crevices and are not a flat level surface?

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

I only use it on furniture so by no means a expert on small stuff but I would say if it’s not a table top or dresser top that will see a lot of traffic then I would just use a can of spray lacquer or enamel.

[@mcbatehowaboutavideoonhybr8915]

I have a butcher block island new .I just would like to finish it natural . Would I sand it first and then pre stain conditioner . Sand again but what do I do next .

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

If you are just wanting it natural just sand it and use a food safe oil on it if you plan on preparing food on it. No need for pre stain.

[@elenakoutas4166]

Anybody know what soap he said he put into the water? Is it just normal washing up soap?

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Just a tiny dab of Dawn dish soap.

[@clumpkin1012]

Im waiting for 3rd coat to dry. Do you wet sand the last coat? It looked and felt great after sanding the 1st to coats

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Nope. Last coat is the last coat unless you find a flaw. Then just repeat again.

[@johnt697]

how are you avoiding leaving brush marks since you are not using a roller.

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Poly is thick like syrup so it’s self leveling. If you are getting brush brushstrokes it means you are laying it to thin or going over it to many times with the brush. Apply and let it settle.

[@andrewpinkham9904]

i wasnt happy with my first try so i sanded it all off and im going to give your method a shot.wish me luck

[@LuisRivera-df2yz]

Nice video 👍…Whats in spray bottle water or mineral spirits?

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Water with a dap of dawn dish soap.

[@bocatica]

my work desk has places where the poly is worn down can i just spot repair those areas?

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

In my experience the stain is a different color under those spots. So yes you can but it may be very noticeable.

[@JosephOHaire]

how long after you wet sand, do you let it dry before putting on the next coat?

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

After I wet sand I wipe it off and add the next coat.

[@gerapetechatelain6880]

Great channel 👍 appreciate the time you take to explain all the tips and tricks and your down to earth disposition. I'm a fan guys keep posting ill be watching 🇨🇦

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Thank you! Will do!!

[@momseasyeats]

I never know just how much poly to leave on the brush? I noticed you don't wipe off the brush? I am new to this but am very familiar with the wet sanding as my father was an auto body repair guy many many years ago, btw you do awesome work.

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

I just get the poly on the top then spread it with the brush. Thank you! 😊

[@gerardosoto5524]

Great video. Is it too late to wet sand after two coats. I didn’t know what I was doing after the fact of giving it a second coat. Feels really bumpy. Or do I have to sand all the poly out and start over?

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

You can wet sand it and see if it takes all the bumps out. If not you may have to go a little more aggressive with the grit then go back light grit then poly again.

[@BernieBetta123]

What color stain did you use? Is there a video for the staining process on this piece?

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

I use Rust-Oleum Kona. Here is the full video kzbin.info/www/bejne/iF6XZaGEfbCAjtk

[@leafinitup1]

Is a bristle brush better than foam brush for poly?

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

I think that is more of a preference thing. I prefer bristle brushes.

[@thefirsted]

Not a fan of gloss personally but that looks damn good :)

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Thanks!

[@vsemprivet]

Hi! Thank you for very useful video and great tips - immediate subscription! I tried to do something similar, but something went a bit off, so I’m kindly asking you for an advice: I have a wooden IKEA table. Its top made of several wooden blocks, so it’s not a single sheet of wood. I dyed it using water-based dye, and covered it with the first coat of polyurethane lacquer. The thing is that after applying the first coat I can see that the surface gone patchy - some wooden blocks are glossy and smooth, and some - dull and a bit rough to the touch, where the wood absorbed the lacquer. I was going to use fine sandpaper to even the surface after the first coat of lacquer. But now I’m a bit confused as I don’t know if I could damage the dye layer on the dull patches and expose the wood, as it is obviously very thin. What would you suggest to do in this case? I was going to do at least three coats of lacquer with sanding in between.

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

That is a tough one. I have never tried putting oil base or lacquer on top of a water base stain product. I have done water base poly on stop of oil base stain but never the other way around. I do know if you have to start sanding on top of stain it can get pretty bad fast. So unfortunately this time I don’t really have a good answer for you. Sorry 😕

[@vsemprivet]

@@DeanFurnitureArtist No probs, mate, thank you for the reply anyway. Today I lighly sanded the first coat of poly with 700 grit sandpaper on the block, and fortunately the thickness of the layer allowed me not to damage the stain layer. After that I put on the second layer of poly, this time diluted with mineral spirit at 3 to 1 ratio. It worked very well. So I think I'll continue this routine, as the main danger thankfully is behind. As the oil base poly over water base stain is concerned - it worked well, so it can be definitely done this way. I think as soon as the water is gone, the dry pigment in the wood doesn't create any nasty stuff (in fact, anything at all) in contact with oil base poly.

[@DaddyElfMan]

in this video, a couple of questions. 1: is it better with the angled synthetic brush to apply vs say a sponge brush or roller or flat/even brush? and 2: any tips on using a gel type poly versus the more liquidy one, like is it better to apply the gel poly when it is warmer vs colder? thanks in advance for any reply. and nice work btw.

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Brush really depends on preference as long as it’s a good brush. Cheap will leave bristles in the poly. I don’t ever use gel stain so I can’t give any advice on that.

[@aunttreasure]

Which minwax is that? Quick drying or oil ?

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Oil

[@aqwcom]

@Dean, Can I wet sand water based poly? Thanks

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Yes you can. I do all the time even on satin water base just to make sure it’s as smooth as it can be. Sometimes you can wet sand water base poly and leave it with out having to add another coat. After a wet sand it can look perfect so I will leave it as is and call it done.

[@ehtcom]

If you want to take your finish to a higher level, a real glass smooth finish. Try using grain filler. You'll be amazed at the difference. Here's a link to a video expaining the use. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXTPq6SijK53nLc kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2aweYeEnZJ7m6s

[@JesseFord-k2l]

Did you wet sand again after the final coat? And did you do any buffing? I’m putting down my final coat tonight and am just curious. Thanks for the rest of the tips though

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

I do a very thin coat last coat. I even sometimes add just a splash of mineral spirits to thin up the poly so it goes on thin and dries faster. Then call it done. You can wet sand and buff it last coat for that crazy smooth look which I have done before but it’s usually good enough just as is.

[@JesseFord-k2l]

Thanks I ended up making a 50/50 mix with mineral spirits and wiped on the final coat after brushing on 4 coats. Looks pretty good and am just letting it cure now.

[@m.m.land_YT]

Do you have a video where you break down what you are doing from 00:00 to 00:40 ? I have my own method how to do all that. But I'm curious of your exact process, reasoning and tools 👍

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Many of my older build videos demonstrate how I strip and stain wood to achieve various looks. However, I don't have a single video dedicated to just that process, as there are numerous methods I use depending on the desired finish for each piece.

[@m.m.land_YT]

@@DeanFurnitureArtist Can you reply with a link or video title name that has the method of yours your prefer most? Would be much appreciated :)

[@jacquelinepokoo8659]

You are a very good teacher I like watching your videos I have learned so much ...

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

I am so glad! ☺

[@burakloft568]

Dose it work the same way with oil base polyurethane? I just starting into wood working. I use the oil base one because it going to be hanging out side

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

This is oil base poly.

[@burakloft568]

@@DeanFurnitureArtist ok thank you

[@m.m.land_YT]

what do you do with your brush in between coats?

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

I set it in a glass jar filled with mineral spirits.

[@JesseFord-k2l]

Did you wet sand again after the final coat? And did you do any buffing? I’m putting down my final coat tonight and am just curious. Thanks for the rest of the tips though

[@m.m.land_YT]

When using it in the way you show here, how many times will you use the same piece of 1000 grit sandpaper before you throw it away?

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Oh I have now idea how many times. I use it A LOT! The pad is 2x4 so when it gets super smooth I just move it to the next 2” on the 8” paper. I probably get at least 6 months of use out of one piece of 3M sheet.

[@m.m.land_YT]

@@DeanFurnitureArtist oh wow! okay thanks

[@velmacoffey3763]

I am rewatching this. Can i wet sand over a painted top or just a stained top? I bought the 1000 grit sandpaper....but i am afraid of trying it. Logically, i think i can...but.....

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

If it is dry yes you can. I do that before clear coating. If there is trash in the paint wet sanding may leaving a tiny un painting dot when it knocks the trash down since more then likely the paint is just sitting on top of it. Make since?

[@susanreed5490]

Did you wet sand after your final coat - or did you just do it after coat one and two? Your dresser top in this video looks amazing - getting ready to do one very similar and I want it to look that good! :)

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Thanks! No I don’t wet sand after the last coat.

[@jpdemer5]

I finish up with a 5000 grit wet sanding, then furniture wax and a polishing cloth. You can get an automotive-like glassy finish if you want to, but keep in mind what use the furniture will be put to. A kitchen or dining-room table top is going to have stuff put on it and pushed around on a daily basis, and a mirror finish will pick up (and show) a million tiny scratches. You're better off with a semi-gloss or satin finish on surfaces that will get this sort of use. A decorative table that's just going to sit there, with maybe a lamp or sculpture on it (on a cloth or felt pad), is a better candidate for a mirror finish.

[@carolmoore3706]

I love the glass finish I seen this done on cars but never thought about doing it on furniture. I need to try it out thank you for such great advice I love your tips you give thanks 🙏

[@sunflowersammee1994]

Amazing finish. Just beautiful!

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Thank you! ☺

[@jackietaylor5165]

Can u tell me y my poly is still sticky after 2 days?

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

That I have never ran into. Only thing I could think would be it wasn’t mixed well but just guessing.

[@elenakoutas4166]

After doing the wet sanding a couple of times do you have to sand the final coat as well or should it be naturally smooth?

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

No if you sand the final coat it will look cloudy. I do a very thin coat my last coat. Sometimes I even thin it just a tad with mineral spirits

[@elenakoutas4166]

Great thank you!

[@Aaron-nj4ou]

Excellent video. I am going to try that wet sanding technique. Minwax gets a lot of hate online but I have always had good luck with their stains and polyurethanes. As another comment said for the price nothing comes close. There are some very nice wiping varnishes but they are quadruple the price.

[@nicegurl408]

What type of wood was that and what is the stain name?

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

I would be guessing on the wood type. The stain is Kona Rust oleum should have a link for it in the description

[@lostinmyspace4910]

I once had a girlfriend that bought a 1979 black Oldsmobile Cutlass brand new from the dealer. In her driveway, I wet sanded that new factory paint job. It was acrylic paint, and at the time auto manufacturers did not do any clear topcoat, just the pigmented acryllic paint. Sanded with wet/dry paper all by hand. Reason is that it had fisheye, which is a term that means uneaven glob like paint. It just wasn't smooth under a microscope, or the naked eye looking real close...it was just bumpy paint. And because it was bumpy, it diminished the shininess of the finish...it lessened the otherwise mirror finish. Next step I buffed it with a Black and Decker 7 inch polisher, with a lambs wool pad with light grit polish. That gave it real shine, but because it was black you could still see some swirl marks, so the next step, I used what we called Liquid Ebony for black paint jobs that took away the swirl marks almost. Last and final step, I hand waxed the whole car to eliminate any evidence of swirll marks from the Liquid Ebony. Hand wax, and take off by hand. It looked like a $10,000 paint job. Definitely not a factory finsih any longer, and it was a mirror like finish you could see any color clothing in it's reflcetion, just like a mirror. The paint was a black mirror, and so many people complimented on that paint. You can't do that with clearcoat paintjobs today, and the clearcoat paint still has fisheye bumpiness under the clearcoat that you just can't reach. Sorry for so long a msg.

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Yeah I have seen on the showroom floor $140k new Vets with orange peel. Would drive me crazy too. I would be the guy wet sanding his new car in the driveway to lol.

[@rukrupani9712]

@@DeanFurnitureArtist You Two: Yet another reason to subscribe to your channel.

[@davidproeber2921]

I have achieved a new car look with clearcoat that had been damaged by former owner using a dirty wash glove. The trick is to wet sand 600, 1200 and 3000 then use two levels of cutting liquid. An orbital buffer makes it quick work with the cutting liquid. You must be careful with the 600 and not sand any creases in the metal or you go down to the paint. I actually put painters tape over the edges and then blend the paint sanding job over the edge with the 1200 grit. You still must be very light or you can still cut down to paint. Try practicing on a hood or door you can pick up cheap from a salvage yard.

[@sasprilla5]

Exactly what I needed to see before I tackle my project. You gave me confidence and for that, I thank you!

[@tooljunkie555]

Looks good bro! Never tried the soapy water gonna give a try on. NExt project

[@joycew3086]

It’s 12:27am here in Maine and I am watching your videos m 😊

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Thank you! ❤

[@odaymarks]

Good to finally see someone else using Minwax Oil based Gloss Poly. Been using that for 30 years. Tired of seeing people on other channels with their satin finished Polycrylic, saying how great it looks. Yea, looks good for a hack job. Once you master oil based gloss, everything else just looks like crap.

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Yeah I use both depending on the piece. I love a glass top on elegant pieces but a satin on my Industrial and rustic pieces.

[@m.m.land_YT]

which poly do you prefer when it's not super hot out or are in an indoor workshop?

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Varathane

[@m.m.land_YT]

@@DeanFurnitureArtist Perfect! Varathane oil-based semi-gloss is what I'm using on my butcher block right now 👍 Also I'm cutting it with paint thinner, 3 parts poly 1 part paint thinner. Thoughts?

[@teresenorton4522]

What kind of poly do you use for winter or colder weather?

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Any is fine colder for me I just have to use a thinner Polyurethane when its really hot. I really like the Varathane Polyurethane. It is very thick like almost honey thick. you do want to make sure it is at least 70 in your work space. Colder then that I have had poly crackle. Water base poly can be used when ever. It dries in mins not hours like oil base.

[@debkeyworth8429]

Bought the sandpaper and I’m gonna try wet sanding . Glad I saw this before I started ! Thanks for the instructions!

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Have fun!

[@shericreates]

I hate putting top coats on. I always screw it up! I have the buffet from heck! I am using PolyAcrylic. Now I have brush marks. Or to me they look more like scratches. But I was hardly pressing on 1500 sandpaper with water/soap like you said. I actually applied it with a stain pad . I am not redoing it again! But I don’t know what to do. Maybe my lighting is too good so I see all my flaws. 😂

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

The only way you could have scratch marks wet sanding with 1500 is if there was debris on the surface or the sandpaper. I always recommend applying with a brush. Put it on and let it settle. It has self leveling properties so the brush strokes disappear. Unless it’s to hot and drying while applying or you brush over it to much while it’s getting tacky. Applying to thin can also cause brush strokes due to the thin coat drying fast. Poly acrylic is great because it dries so fast but at the same time you have to work fast.

[@mimihealy5046]

Do you sand after the 3rd coat?

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

No. The last coat you put down n super thin so it drys pretty fast. Sometimes I will even thin the poly a tad with mineral spirits to get a thinner coat. Last coat was just pretty much to take the haze out from wet sanding.

[@slightlyaboveavg]

Instead of using the 1000 grit sandpaper, would wet sanding with a blue Scotch-Brite kitchen cleaning pad work? Some people say it is similar to 1000 grit sandpaper.

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

That one I am not sure on since I have tried it.

[@JackieBluXO]

Florida here! Great video, will have to try this, we have high humidity too

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Hello from Texas!

[@levisena9084]

Can you finish polycrylic the same way? I have a ton of brush marks on my piece and I’ve sanded and recoated three times and just can’t get this glass like top. Any tips for water based polycrylic? My wife LOATHES the smell of polyurethane which is why I have to use polycrylic. Thank you, and awesome video!

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Yes you can wet sand water base poly it is a much faster process since it dries fast. If you are getting brush strokes it’s either to warm when you are applying it or you are going back over it as it dries. Since it dries so quick you have to brush on and leave it be so it will settle and the brush strokes disappear. If it’s hot and dries to fast it won’t settle. Some people also use a top coat sponge as well but I have never had good luck with those. Water base poly also will not look like this top where it looks wet or like glass. Water base poly looks more kind of like plastic. I use water base on almost all my projects unless I need that shinny wet look.

[@PoshFurnitureBoutique]

It's probably an obvious question, but can you wet sand water and oil based polyurethane? This looks amazing!! Great video!

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Thanks! Yes you can do both.

[@susanc1179]

Was that mineral spirits you put down before the stain?

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Cleaned it with mineral spirits then Pre-stain.

[@kfossi1986]

How is the stain on chalk paint?

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

I'm sorry I don't understand what you are asking?

[@HomeImProveMentHow]

*How's it going, Excellent idea using the Wet and Dry Sandpaper* *and A spray bottle.* I use the use 320, I usually will do 3 Coats or just put on one heavy coat, Then I'll do my standing, Then go over that with a Rattle can of Polly for my finish.

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Nice!

[@cynthiaperez4457]

What color is that stain? Is that miniwax oil-based prep? Plan to stain pine staircase and oak banisters. Any tips would be appreciated. Great technique!

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Kona is the stain. There is a link to all the products I use in the description of the video. I'm not sure what oil base prep is. I use pre-stain on some of my pieces if I am worried it may be blotchy. I have never done stairs. I would think you would want a hardcore poly for that being high traffic. The stuff you have seen me do is just self taught so I am by no means a expert. I just show the way I do it. Doesn't mean it is the best way or right way to do it lol. Just my way I do my pieces.

[@LollyQ.]

Mad props dude! Much respect from Claude, TX.

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Out there on the pan handle. Hello fellow Texan!! Thank you!😊

[@JustSayN2O]

What would you think about using 000 steel wool instead of wet sanding with 1000 grit sandpaper? I've always used 000 steel wool (except when the store supply is gone, then I use 0000 with extra pressure).

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

I know that is the old school way. I have always dealt with that steel wool dust and deeper groves from using hand and finger pressure. The pad is more precise. Body shop guys have been using this method for a long time on auto clear coats. I just applied it to poly.

[@JonnyTheKidd.]

did you sand the last coat as well? also what stain is this?

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

No the last one stays as is. It’s called Kona.

[@JonnyTheKidd.]

@@DeanFurnitureArtist thank you

[@SamuelCastillo-u2h]

What. Color stein is that?

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Kona

[@conniesummers3647]

just found your channel. TI just started flipping furniture and I will try this. Your work is beautiful.

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Thank you! ☺

[@dalandrice7725]

Good Information man !!! Make longer videos like these....thanks from All the Carpenters from India.. NAMASTE...

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Thank you!

[@krisgebruers8471]

Hi Dean, sorry for my ignorance but what about the wet sanding process if i use an oil based poly ? I guess i need to wet sand it with Turpentine instead of water ? Total noob here :)

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

This is oil base poly. Water base drys in seconds. Oils drys in hours. Oil is a wet look or glass. Water base looks more like plastic. 👍🏻

[@juliemattingly3356]

Love your channel, but it looks as though you live in a subdivision. What do the neighbors say about all the dust and paint overspray going onto their cars etc. you do really beautiful work.

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

My neighbors love me and most have bought furniture from me or had me do projects for them. No over spray. I use a low flow gun. That's why everything in in the back ground is not green or blue from paint lol! Thank you! 😊

[@Sdstrachan1971]

@@DeanFurnitureArtist I often wonder if that’s why your front two cars are covered. I noticed overspray on my car windows a year ago and thought omg! My husband is going to kill me it if this was his jeep windows. Came off easily with a razor blade but still 😳

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

@@Sdstrachan1971 oh no I have car covers on those cars because they are classics. One is a 71 Lemans twin turbo charged that has had the build featured in 3 major magazines and won a top in show award. Me my wife and son built the whole car in my driveway during the covid shut down. It pretty much always has a car cover.

[@cck4141983]

Sanding between coats with water and dish soap - does the presence of the dish soap become a bond breaker or cause any negative bonding to further coats? Do you have to additionally wash or rinse the soap off?

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Not at all this technique has been used for 40 years on automotive paint and you see the results here on all of my pieces. I normally just wipe it clean with a dry cloth between coats, but you can also wipe it down with mineral spirits between coats as well.

[@abdelmajidamal145]

👍🥇👍🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦

[@Thraxxuss]

Very helpful, thanks for posting!

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JustSayN2O]

For a glass smooth finish, I put on top a piece of glass. Just Kidding! I use oil poly, been doing similar projects like yours for over 40 years!

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

With glass prices right now you must be rich 😃🤣 I am in my 5th year. I hope I can only hope I can still do this in 35 years.

[@deborahgross1045]

I love all minwax products .

[@Lapeerphoto]

WOW Wet sand!! Great tip! I am polyurethaning a butcherblock top for the trailer, right now. None of the videos I've watched said to "wet sand". I just dry sanded the bottom. Just did the first top coat, I'm going to wet sand it, now!! Thanks! (Oil base, hope that doesn't matter.) Cheers!

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Works on oil and water. This video was oil base 👍🏻

[@tinyswoodworking5953]

Thanks for explaining how to get that shiny finish, I am working with a polyurethane product and I am looking at a matte finish. I will try your 1,000 grit wet sand. Thanks for the INFO.

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Welcome

[@brentmoseley3176]

Excellent, clear instruction, thanks! About to go put on the finish on a dining room table I am refinishing. Very similar color theme as your piece.

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Awesome! Good luck!

[@THEREALBARBIE89]

Okay whats mineral spirits? Im painting my counter tops i used a high gloss acrylic paint and polyester roller and it came out like mini stucco. Or like leather i cant explain it but you can feel the texture. I was thinking of sanding or buffing it out a little till it got smooth and adding Olympic self leveling polyurethane over it. Since epoxy is too expensive. What do you think?also its not the oil kind of polyurethane.

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Yeah if you have the wrong roller type or the paint drys super fast you will get a bad texture. That is why I dont use rollers. Mineral Spirits is a low odor paint thinner. If you can wet sand it smooth a water base poly should work great. But know it will not act anything like the oil base poly in this video. Water base dries super fast so you have to apply it quickly and DO NOT go back over where you already laid poly because it will get tacky FAST. If you missed a spot or have a bad spot leave it till it dries then address it.

[@THEREALBARBIE89]

@Busted to Buffed Furniture Flipping thank you so much for your help!

[@chriswilliams5498]

Awesome vid mate. Very easy to understand. Just finishing a project that im varnishing. So will use this method. Cheers

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Glad it helped

[@stephenwolfe8332]

How about the smell? How do you deal with that chemical smell?

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Really don’t ever notice that bad of a chemical smell. Most new products are low VOC by regulations which usually benefits us by being low chemical smell.

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

There is always water base as well which has no smell.

[@stephenwolfe8332]

Thank you so much

[@jimtongas821]

Got the Julia Child reference (I think). Regardless, very helpful video. Thanks for posting. I will give it a try.

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Yep 😁

[@cbouchez]

Nicely done! Doing a tap board for my daughter and this method is going to be applied.

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Fantastic!

[@MisterJ56]

Watched your "work" all the way from the Netherlands (great job). But ...... I wonder ...... did you send your wife away for the weekend or was she good about it that you finished your piece on the carpet 😉. Did she approve what you were doing and can you sand the next item also "indoors"? Just joking ..... as I said .... great job and inspiring.

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Going to get me in trouble LOL. Thanks!

[@DanaThoughts]

When using oil based Minwax polyurethane on pine, how do I keep this very porous wood from completely absorbing All of it? Oak hasn’t been an issue, but I can’t figure out how to stop the pine from having the wood look like it’s never been polyurethanes? thanksp

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

It will eventually not be able to absorb more after a couple of layers. Minwax is very thin. On something like that I would use varathane brand. It is much thicker like syrup.

[@DanaThoughts]

@@DeanFurnitureArtist Thank you so much for your quick and helpful response! Back in the day, I was a Product Manager at Minwax/Duraseal, so it’s usually my go to lol, but I will follow your advice! Thanks again!

[@DanaThoughts]

@@DeanFurnitureArtist also, do you think I could achieve the desired effect with water-based vera thane or will it require oil based to minimize absorption? Thanks

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Water base has more of a plastic look while oil base has more of a glass or wet look. Water base is great if you need very clear look while oil base has a amber tone. So really depends on the look you want. Sorry for the super late responce I never got a notification for this message.

[@DanaThoughts]

@@DeanFurnitureArtist thanks for responding! My need is more utilitarian. The look is not important. I literally just want to know if there is anything I could coat a pine board with in order to keep it from being completely absorbed into the board. Thanks.!

[@hustlerkc11]

After your last coat u can also take some car finish wax and a buffer and buff it out just like u would on a car and that will give u a mirror finish!

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Yes sir!

[@Seemsayin]

Despite how well polyurethane works... there's no substitute for surface prep. While I like the wet-sand method on the clear coats... I DEFINITELY would have taken the wood finish down, smooth, before I sealed it. Not trying to nitpick... I did notice some surface inconsistency while the sun glared on it. And I couldn't live with that. (That's just the way I am. Nothing personal.) No amount of clear coating can cover that up. However... beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If the finished product makes you happy, you did it right. Thanks for the upload.

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Hey thanks. I took the wood surface down to a 220 anything more seems to not hold stain as well.

[@alero666]

GREAT VID. GOING TO BE TRYING THIS REAL SOON. ANSWERED ALL MY QUESTIONS. FROM UP HERE IN THUNDER BAY CANADA KEEP UP WITH THE GREAT VIDS

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Thanks! Good luck! You got this.

[@lbb-ridge482]

I wish I caught your video sooner...lol.. I just sanded and stained my Dining table! My stain is blotchy and look like crap, I did it for like two days and refuse to do it again... I just laid the first layer of polyurethane and should do a video of what not to do 😠!! But your video is a light at the end of the tunnel because i can fix it 😁.. Screw the stain job. I'm gonna count a glossy table as a win! Thanks B2B! 👍

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

So glad it was helpful!

[@kamangumukuka4212]

Please link me to your great sound tracks man .. just love that soothing music. I am adopting your method of polyurethane application. Thank you 💗

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

Thanks. It's is just free tunes allowed by KZbin. 😁