Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - Applying Polyurethane

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TomC
08-23-06, 09:50 AM
Is there a way to apply polyurethane coating (in this case to a door) so that it won't drip? Is there a secret, or is it magic!

Annette
08-23-06, 10:25 AM
other than taking the door down & laying it flat????
marksr
08-23-06, 11:13 AM
Is there a secret, or is it magic!


Yep, gotta know the secret magic words :D :D

Your drips are probably caused by trying to apply the poly too heavy. Are you using a good natural bristle brush? Sometimes it helps to thin the poly a little, especially when using from an older, previously opened can.

What type of door is it, panel or flat, windows?

TomC
08-24-06, 06:56 AM
The doors are pine 6-panel doors. They were laid flat, but all the nooks and crannies made for drips.

did not try thinning it, but I will
marksr
08-24-06, 09:50 AM
If you laid the doors flat and still had problems, you are definatetly applying the poly too thick. Thinning may help but you need to apply less poly per coat.