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Hey Angel. Think about blowing bubbles through a straw in milk. Then same straw in water. I'm assuming you mean milky "mineral spirits" not paint thinner. To my knowledge paint thinner has not been altered the way mineral spirits has. I have switched to paint thinner exclusively. best . . . paul

Hey D. I like tung oil for nice outdoor furniture. Tung oil was the go-to for wooden boats! Tung Oil Video: "how to apply tung oil tips and technique - refinishing furniture" (link below). best . . . paul Video link ruclips.net/video/ePn409TDS0o/видео.html

Thank you I will check out the video.

Hey Aaron. Eight hours is usually sufficient depending on temp and humidity, Twenty four is safe. best . . . paul

@@paulsDIYsolutions does wood stain has strong smell? I would like to do it inside of our home but I am worried about the smell.

@@aaronjosephtecson5639 Hey Aaron. I'm sorry I can't really give you a straight answer. I've stained a lot indoors and don't really pay attention to it as I don't find it offensive. It has to have an odor as it dries but it doesn't bother me or my wife.

@@paulsDIYsolutions thank you so much. I will try that. Thank you for taking your time to answer my questions. I really appreciate it.

Hey Sally. Good brushes are almost impossible to find in the hardware or paint isles. We have become a throw-away society. People spend big bucks on designer wear and high end autos but buy the cheapest tool that might accomplish a task they understand little about. Retailers won't tie up shelf space for quality tools that can sit for years. I bought my last brush from an art supply store. They sell varnish brushes that artists use. They have them in 3 inches. Check out St Louis Art Supply under varnish brushes. best . . . paul

Hey Aaron. It can't get wet while drying or during application. In fact if the wood is wet when youi start your application it'll wreak havoc. Can you do this inside your home? best . . . paul

@@paulsDIYsolutions I wish I could do it inside but the smell of polyurethane is horrible. If I used the water based instead and coat it 7 times, would it be as strong?

@@aaronjosephtecson5639 I have never coated poly that many times.

@@paulsDIYsolutions how much would you recommend if I use water base?

@@aaronjosephtecson5639 The same ratio. 3:1

Hey J.J. Wool is okay. The only recommendation I would have is maybe use a 00 or 000 steel wool between coats. Polyurethane works best if it has some surface scratching to grab onto. #0000 is analgous to 400-600 grit paper. Those are the low end of polishing papers. The big advantage to wool is on curved spindly surfaces where paper can't conform. Thanx for sharing. best . . . paul

Hey Definitely. Yeah. I always have thinned both water and oil. I'm surprised General says 10% most say DO NOT THIN! best . . . paul

@@paulsDIYsolutions Thank you for the response! I’ll add more distilled water for the second and third coats. I followed your instructions to a T on some old Formica countertops I painted with countertop paint, three coats of matte polyurethane has held up beautifully on them!

Hey User. What finishes did you combine? How long did you let it dry? When you snaded was it a powdery dust?

@@paulsDIYsolutions I used a ready-mixed stain/polyurethane combination by Varathane. I let it dry overnight. Yes, it was a powdery dust when I sanded it and then wiped it down with mineral spirits. It's left gray splotches on the surface. Not sure what to do next.

@@user-vc3tf4gn8w I can't advise you on stain/varnish ready mixes, sorry. I avoid those like the plague.

Hey Alek. Sorry I have never attempted wood burning so I don't consider myself a reliable resource. best . . . paul

Hey Aydan. It's relatively safe to go up to a 220 grit. What type wood is it? Be sure to raise the grain before staining. best . . . paul

Hi Paul. It's OAK. I've been putting off staining and putting on a topcoat because I'm afraid I'll screw it up. I put so much time and effort into it. Have you ever misted with water as a wood conditioner instead of using a canned wood conditioner? It has a very cool pattern in the grain and I don't want to oversaturate it.

@@Aydansmamma OK Aydan. You don't have to condition oak. It accepts stain evenly so conditioning will only weaken the color. The problem with going too high (fine) a grit with a wood like oak is the sanding dust will clog the wood's pore and the syain won't absorb properly. You don't have to go all thye way back and start over but you should do everything in your power to remove as much sanding dust as possible. An air compressor would be better than a vacuum. But using both would be the best. After that's done wet (dampen, not soak) the wood with either water or paint thinner to raise the grain. Then sand with a 180 grit and remove the sanding dust. Then apply your stain. I recommend using my Flood and Wipe technique as outlined in my videos. best . . . paul

Thank You SO MUCH for your advice! I will follow your exact directions. Yesterday, I watched a lot of your videos, specifically the flood and wipe technique. I appreciate your guidance more than you know! I wish I could send you pictures of this table. Thank you again❤

Hey Freia. I would use paint thinner. I'm not a fan of citrus solvents. best . . . paul

You're welocome BBBF. Finishing shouldn't be rushed. I'm glad we hooked up. Thanx for watching and commenting. best . . . paul

You're welcome Nichola. Gald to be a part of your journey. best . . . paul

Hey Mizd. No just wipe the sides, give it ime to absorb and wipe it off. best . . . .paul

What coat are you on?

@@paulsDIYsolutions I have put on 5. The way I fixed the other was to buy the spray on and use that for the last coat.

It does look better now. If I look from the side I can’t see it if I look longways then I can see it. Brushing is way less expensive and less messy than spraying so I was hoping use that exclusively going forward.

Hey Ryan. It's a lot of little things that make a big difference. Thanx for watching and commenting. best . . . paul

Hey Rebeka. Thank you. Still goin strong. I am posting this winter what may just be my last video (unless they develop a new finish). My goal was to teach people the basics of wood finishing and refinishing. The dozen or so videos go from removing old finishes, through prepping wood, to choosing and applying finishes. My next video will be an overview of my other videos. A quick summary designed to outline each step and guide them to the step that they need. Hopefully my last video will be the first video they watch. My summer hobby is gardening so maybe that will be where I create new material. Thanx for being a follower. best . . . paul

Hey David. It all depends on the depth of the flaws. I suggest you watch my video "Fixing Polyurethane Bubbles, Puddles, Runs and Brush Marks" (link below). best . . . paul Video link ruclips.net/video/8P0JjpV-9O4/видео.html

Hey Ron. Sounds beautiful. Both are UV resistant finishes. You might do the first coat using only the oil to add lustre to the wood. Then you can do a coat or two as a combo. Once you add spar varnish to the mix the wood will stop soaking up the oil. best . . . paul

Hey Ron. Most manufacturers advertise one coat. The problem with one coat is it looks like it was applied in one coat. My technique is to apply 2 or more coats (depending on usage). The object is to apply thin coats and build thickness with multiple thin coats rather than a single coat. Water-based polyurethane tends to be thinner out of the can so you can thin a little less if you're concerned. best . . . paul

Sounds beautiful . Good luck. best . . . paul

Hey Masterg. Your choice on the product. They're pretty much the same. The process is the same. Thin it and apply it in very thin coats. best . . . paul

@@paulsDIYsolutions grt thx so much for replying !!!

Hey Rory. Not sure what you mean by potholes? The problem is using lacquer thinner as a a thinning agent. They are not compatible. best . . . paul

@@paulsDIYsolutions​​⁠thank you so much for the reply. I went to Homedepot, and those were the products they recommended, I am furious. What do I mix then xwith that Varathane? Take care and thanks again

@@rorybsimpsonI would use paint thinner. It used to be mineral spirits but the EPA has forced manufacturers to reduce the formaula and it doesn't work as well these days. best . . . paul

@@paulsDIYsolutions ok thank you. I should say it had like a slight orange peel look in some areas. I guess I have to sand the both tables down again. I will go buy more varathene and paint thinner this time. Thanks again for help.

@@paulsDIYsolutions Morning Sir, not having much luck with the paint thinner and polyurethane mix, getting spots in it, after a week of sanding and redoing. Can you use a water base polyurethane instead now, over the paint thinner polyurethane? It is totally dried, and will be sanded again with 600 grit paper.

Good Morning Paula. I am a retired chiropractor myself! That's a tuff project. Strippers are pretty tough stuff and thin strips of wood can be easily damaged. You'll need a fine bristle brush (like a soft toothbrush bristle) to get into the weaves. Also I would switch to a lacquer thinner for cleanup. Be careful though I assume the woven part was glued to a piece of solid wood and depending on the glue used the woven wood may lift. I'm not recommending this (some danger) but I used my air compressor after applying stripper to highly detailed carvings on my mother's hope chest. It worked but there is a contact risk. best . . .paul

@@paulsDIYsolutions Hi Paul! Well isn't that a fun fact! I didn't think chiropractors ever retired! Where did you practice? I made a lot of progress on my dresser today. I did another coat of Citristrip which pulled all the gumminess off. Then I used the paint thinner to wipe the excess and that worked beautifully just like you said! The paint is coming off the woven part but that is really gummy too. I may try to paint remover on that. I'll keep you posted! Thanks for the quick reply!

Hey Shelby. Kitchen cabinet refinishing was one of my very first woodworking projects!! Careful you may get hooked. Glad to be of some help. Thanx for watching and commenting. best . . . paul

Hey Ed. Two coats at full strength is probably all the protection you'll need. Just take the material from a brown paper bag and do a light sanding to remove any dust that may have settled while drying. Thanx for watching and commenting. best . . . paul

@@paulsDIYsolutions Paul, I went ahead and sanded the 2nd coat with 320 and mineral oil to reduce/prevent scratching. I then thinned the poly and applied the 3rd coat a few minutes ago. It sure was easy to apply the thinner poly. Just about to do another large section of my office desk with the thinned poly for all 3 coats. Thanks again for sharing your expertise and knowledge.

Hey David. Appreciate the endorsement. Thanx for watching and commenting. best . . . paul

You're welcome KP. Glad to be of some help. Thanx for watching and commenting. best . . . paul

Hey Paul. I wish I had never said that. I did apply full strength but it is a dark stairway, the only stairway to the homes bedrooms and I had four grandkids and three adults living there at the time. It came out okay but I would never do it again. I yse the material from a brown paper bag to remove dust nibs on the final coat. It's coarse enough to take them out yet fine enough so as not to change the sheen. best . . . paul P.S. I have updated that video: "How To Apply Polyurethane Without Bubbles, Puddles, Runs or Brush Marks | Updated". Video link ruclips.net/video/nxwMmjg4kIY/видео.html

Hey Chronic. I did a video on heat guns vs stripper awhile back. The issue I have with heat guns speed. I can strip 2-3 pieces in thge time it takes to one with a heat gun. The other issue that is becoming less prevelant is the fumes. If you're paint was leaded (pre 1978 paint) it vaporizes the lead. best . . . paul

Hey Winy. Good question. You can wipe it on. Watch my video "When and How to Wipe On Polyurethane - Refinishing Furniture" (link below). The thinning ratio has to be altered to 50:50. best . . . paul Video link ruclips.net/video/CV2Wi1IWulU/видео.html

@@paulsDIYsolutions Hi Paul. THX for the quick reply. Is there a chance to write you an email?

@@paulsDIYsolutions Hi Paul, Thanks for the quick reply! Is there a chance to write you an email? Best....Winy

Hey Elizabeth. Yes but you have to wait for the finish to cure (dry all the way through) which can take 2-3 weeks depending on tempertaure and humidity. Otherwise you'll end up with a gummy mess. The alternative is to strip it which can be done immediately and since it hasn't cured it will actually come off easier. I have 2 videos on stripping "How to remove paint from wood | Beginner Guide | Part 1". best . . . paul Video link ruclips.net/video/E-Ln4j2Nd_w/видео.html

Hey paul. Yeah regular mineral spirits is very difficult to find these days. I have switched to paint thinner for thinning and cleaning equiptment. That's correct on the gloss coats ending with a satin coat. Too many coats of satin causes the finish to look cloudy. best . . . paul

Hey Michael. Glad to share what little I know. Thanx for watching and commenting. best . . . paul

Hey Paul. It's okay but when I spray I use lacquer. It's advantages far outweigh polyurethane for me. With lacquer you can spray additional coats within minutes of the previous coat. It requires no sanding. While manufacturers say you spray poly without sanding if you spray within 4 hours, you still have to give it time to setup. If not you get runs, drips and puddles. With lacquer the whole job (depending on size and complexity) can be done within an hour so it's quicker and you only have to clean your equiptment once. best . . . paul

Hi Lynn. Two sources I use are Sutherland Wells and Lee Valley Tools. Both are online and both have polymerized tung oil. best . . . paul

Thanx Michael. You'd probably want that video from a "boat guy". I'm more a furniture guy. best . . . paul

You're welcome, You're welcome, You're welcome! Glad to be of some help DD. Thanx fpr watching and the thank yous. best . . . paul

Hey Leslie. Sorry there are no easy fixes. Finishing is a very unforgiving oricess. best . . . paul

Hey TR. Normally you would sand between 300-400 but for floors I think 220 would be fine. best . . . paul

@@paulsDIYsolutions thanks for your reply. I have checked out your website and saw your recommendations for going up to 400. But I’m not able to get ahold of any 300+ grit sandpaper for a floor sander, so again Thank You for your incite!

Hey Brenda. I would thin it 3:1 for a nice finish. best . . . paul

@@paulsDIYsolutionswill do, thank you Paul

Hey Nv. Glad to be of some help. Thanx for watching and commenting. best . . . paul

Thanx Michael. Glad to be of some help. best . . . paul

Hey Christopher. First off I would poly the inside of the drawer and door fronts. I assume this is going into a bathroom so the humidity can wreak havoc with seasonal wood expansion and contraction. Polyurethane on one side of wood will change moisture exchanges between the two sides which can lead to your polyurethane cracking and peeling. Second I don't know what advice you're looking for so typing a whole bunsh of random stuff is not efficient. I suggest you watch my video "How To Apply Polyurethane Without Bubbles, Puddles, Runs or Brush Marks | Updated" (link below). best . . . paul Video link ruclips.net/video/nxwMmjg4kIY/видео.html

Thanx Kathi. WOW, tell me you like gardening and fishing and I'll be knocking on your door. As a not-so-petite 76 year old male do-it-your-serlfer I still learn a lot on RUclips. Great resource. Thanx for the strong endorsement. best . . . paul

Hey Trish. Sorry I don't check my emails regularly. I'll check.best . . .paul

Hey MrT. Not sure what the white spots could be. Hard to advise without knowing. Apply some mineral spirits with a brush or rag and see what they do. best . . . paul