To protect your surface apply at least two coats of polyurethane.
3 coats of poly on wood floor.
Three coats of polyurethane for wood floors.
For this reason a final coat of wax often tops the oil for extra protection.
My contractor did a patch in my oak floor and applied 3 coats of semi gloss poly trying to match the old floor.
This affects how.
Oil based polyurethane is very tough and dense.
3 coats is that max on a site finished floor.
I ve already put on a coat of sealer and two coats of poly.
However that does not mean there is no finish in that grain and that it will get dirty or absorb moisture.
Choosing to apply between 2 3 layers of polyurethane formula on your surface depends entirely on the use of your structure.
So that s pretty much all i have to say on sanding between coats of polyurethane.
This acts as a sealer and provides a barrier between the wood and the oil finish you are using.
For surfaces that will see occasional and hard wear such as the floor should have a minimum of three layers.
I ve noticed everyone recommends 3 coats of polyurethane i m using polo plaz semi gloss on a newly sanded floor.
5 very thin coats would work but they better be very thin then you end up burning through it abrading it to recieve the next coat.
The first two looked pretty good but the 3rd final coat is really shiny.
I also typically apply 3 coats of oil borne polyurethane.
You do have to sand between coats of polyurethane on floors usually with 220 grit sandpaper with most other polyurethanes.
When you want it done wright.
There needs to be 3 coats of polyurethane applied especially if you are using an oil based finish.
Oak is heavy grained and that heavy sweeping grain is more open and will take in more of the finish.
One of the best things about a water based polyurethane finish is that.
A bristle brush is needed to apply the coats.
He claims that i just need to wait 30 days for it to fully cure and it will match.
The first coat should be mixed with mineral spirits.
Oil based polyurethane hardwood floor finish.
Unlike most other hardwood floor finishes penetrating oils don t leave a hard shell on top of the wood.