It protects your wooden surfaces from scratches and prevents paint from peeling and it s easy to clean.
Clear polyurethane over painted wood.
Whether you choose to stain your wood project or not it is important that you protect the wood with a clear finish such as polyurethane.
If you re applying polyurethane to a painted floor scuff the floor with a floor buffer and a 120 grit sanding screen.
Choosing a sheen is a matter of personal preference.
Wipe the sanding dust away with a damp rag or tack cloth.
Most clear finishes are available in gloss semi gloss and satin sheens.
You can take a cup of trisodium phosphate and mix it with warm water.
Add protection to painted wood by applying a polyurethane topcoat.
Go a step further and apply a clear polyurethane over the painted surface to help protect the paint as well as the underlying wood.
Applying polyurethane over a painted surface will give it an impeccably smooth finish.
Grease stains dirt dried mud and any sort of other filth needs to be washed off before you can apply the first coat of polyurethane.
Use a soft sponge or rag and a powerful detergent to clean up the painted surface.
The gloss level will affect the appearance of your piece but not its durability.
These qualities make it.
Polyurethane is a clear varnish that dries to a hard solid finish.