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I would use a water-based poly

If you really want a poly finish, I would use a wipe-on water-based poly. You can apply with a rag or foam brush. So you can apply very thin. I would just keep the surface wet, not continually going over what you just laid down, and let dry. You can lightly sand in between coats. For lightly sanding, they make a white pad that looks like the thin, green, scotchbrite scrub pads you've seen that you would clean cooking pots with. It is just to improve the adhesion of the next coat. Give it a little bite. I've used this on my windows (satin finish) and it really doesn't have that plastic finish which can make wood look fake. Not sure if you can find this at places like Home Depot but rather wood specialty shops. It is also available in gloss I believe.

I myself prefer not to use poly on furniture though. But Norm from "This Old House" sure likes it on his furniture he makes. One good thing about poly is it doesn't seem to yellow or darken the wood over time. This maybe a consideration.



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  • I would use a water-based poly - daven 20:42:23 05/11/07 (0)


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