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10-01-00, 08:47 PM
I have stained some new baseboards for our house and then applied 1 coat of MinWax Fast Drying Polyurethane using a foam brush. I cannot get a smooth finish for anything. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do?


10-02-00, 06:12 AM
The quik dry paints and finishes are very difficult to brush, the are made for spraying. I would suggest a non quik drying(regular) polyurathane. Also get a quality brush like Purdy and don't use the foam.

Be sure to lightly sand (220 grit) and remove dust before each coat.

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Oops, don't sand the stain coat before sealing, you may create bare spots from sanding the stain.

[This message has been edited by Chipfo (edited October 02, 2000).]