Applying Polyshades Over Laminate

Quick tips from minwax applying polyshades over existing finish published apr 19 2017.

Applying polyshades over laminate.

In this installment of quick tips from minwax wood finishing expert bruce johnson shows you how to change the color of your wood furniture without stripping it down to bare wood. Polyshades is a stain with the polurethane topcoat built right in so you only have the one step of applying the stain. Minwax polyshades color guide. So bad that i actually added mineral spirits to it to try to even the colour.

Love your wood furniture but not the color of the finish. If your existing finish is a lighter wood tone similar to or such as minwax wood finish colors natural golden oak ipswich pine puritan pine golden pecan fruitwood driftwood early american cherry or pickled oak changing color with polyshades is quite easy. Two or more coats of polyshades are required to ensure a lasting protective finish. I have used this product for the first time thinking i could save a step by applying the stain and the poly in one swoop.

What a mistake that was. You can apply minwax polyshades over some previous finishes with minimal preparation and it is available in traditional wood finish colors. After doing some research i discovered minwax polyshades allows you to stain laminate giving it a wood stained look though i must be careful in my application. How to stain over stain surfaceworks.

Polyshades can be effectively applied over an existing wood finish as long as that finish is not a lacquer or shellac. It wouldn t go on evenly and became sticky in minutes. Painting and staining laminate before amp. The polyurethane combined with the stain makes for a thicker solution and must be applied with a steady hand.

I apply all stains including polyshades with a rag. There are however several tricks to applying it correctly. From free to fabulous. When using minwax polyshades instead of a separate stain and varnish you save time and effort as you protect and beautify your furniture or trim with a quality lasting finish.

Minwax classic black polyshades in a satin finish worked perfectly to create this look. Staining questions and answers all precious and pleasant. I have used gel stain on stripped wood to refinish cabinets. Polyshades provides both the beautiful color of a wood stain and the protective aspects of a polyurethane finish in a single product.

I almost cried when i put the second coat on my tabletop the table that i had sanded for hours. The polyshades darkens the finish but the grain will still be apparent which can be good or not depending on how much it stands out and personal preference.