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"polyurethane finish" is a protective coating made from a type of plastic called polyurethane. It is applied to surfaces like wood or metal to make them more durable, resistant to scratches, stains, and water damage. It gives a glossy or matte appearance and helps preserve the beauty and longevity of the object it is applied to.
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Polyurethane finishes on the hardwood floors make the floors resistant to most average bathroom conditions and should work in all but the most unceasingly humid and wet conditions.
After the last coat of stain was dried I applied three additional coats of
clear polyurethane finish (sanding in between coats).»
This includes hardwood,
polyurethane finishes, concrete, stone, and tile.
If you plan on using an unfinished butcher block or wide plank top for a food preparation chopping surface, you will need to seal the bottom side with
a polyurethane finish, and then apply a generous amount of Hardwood Lumber Co..
If you don't love the distressed look, then it makes more sense to spend the time to sand it a little, use latex paint and a polyacrylic or
polyurethane finish.
Double - decker Cabinetry: White paint and glass doors on the upper cabinets brighten the room, while
the polyurethane finish below stands up to wear and tear without chipping.
I was told no need to sand... not so, it has been beading up all over
my polyurethane finish.