Stain And Polyurethane Wood Floors. How to Finish Wood With Stain and a Polyurethane Finish Skip the Sealer. Flat or matte polyurethane leaves the least shiny coating and conveys the look of natural unfinished wood.
Use the 5 to 3 brush to apply polyurethane to wood flooring edges and use the roller or pad to apply it to the center of the floor. Minwax Super Fast-Drying Polyurethane for Floors is a clear oil-based durable protective finish specifically formulated for use on hardwood floors. Then one coat of stain is applied and finished off with polyurethane to protect the wood floors.
Water-based polyurethane creates a clear finish while oil-based polyurethane dries to.
It also highlights scratches saw marks scuffs dents and flaws. Sweep the floor and then damp-mop it with water and white vinegar 101 ratio or go over it with a tack cloth. Wood finishing is more about preparation than application. On the other hand water-based polyurethane wood floors are safer for us to use and more environmentally friendly.