Cliff, you can only thin it very slightly with water. Water borne finishes are not like oil based, shellac or lacquers as they are a suspension. If you thin too much, you’ll change the properties of the finish with bad results.
Can you thin out Polycrylic with water?
When you add water it gets thicker at first, stir it a few minutes and it breaks back down. From past experience, don’t thin more than 15% by volume.
Do you need to thin Polycrylic?
All in all, thinning water-based polyurethane is simple, just use 10% water and you will be good to go. Remember you don’t always need to thin water-based poly, it’s recommended when you are spraying it or you are working in a warm and dry environment.
Can you mix water with Polycrylic?
In this method you mix your stain with Polycrylic and apply them together as one. Yes thats an OIL based stain mixed with a WATER based Polycrylic. The results are unbeatable, but like anything there are some best practices and things to know when using this method.
Can you thin Minwax?
If for some reason you’ve come across lacquer-based stain and want to thin it, it can be thinned in a similar manner to oil and water-based stains, except using lacquer thinner instead mineral spirits or water. Keep in mind that lacquer dries incredibly quickly, so you’ll need to work fast.
How do I get a smooth finish with Polycrylic?
Sanding smooths it out and allows you to get a buttery soft finish. Paint doesn’t raise the grain of the wood, so I typically do not sand between coats of polycrylic over paint. However, if it feels rough to the touch after a coat of polycrylic, you can sand it with 400 grit sandpaper to make it smooth.
Can you thin Minwax polyurethane?
Turpentine. A strong-smelling substance often used by artists, turpentine can be used effectively to thin polyurethane. Make sure to mix turpentine into your finish only in well-ventilated spaces or outdoors.
Is it OK to thin water based polyurethane?
You can thin water-based finishes with water to improve atomization, but the thinning is different than with lacquer. Very little water makes a much bigger difference than lacquer thinner in lacquer. So try 5 percent or so at first and see how this works.
Should I spray or brush Polycrylic?
Polycrylic can be applied with brush or sprayed. The best way to apply Polycrylic is with a synthetic bristle brush. It’s also the method that Minwax recommends. I use this paint brush (my favorite brush) to apply Polycrylic.
Can you spray Polycrylic with airless sprayer?
You can experiment with spraying Polycrylic, but thinning is not recommended by Minwax. If you try to use a spray gun such as those used for automotive finishes, it may shoot the finish out at too high a velocity, leading to spattering instead of adhesion.
Can I add water to water-based polyurethane?
If the poly is water-based and too thick, thin it by adding water (no more than 10 percent). You can also thin solvent-based poly by adding up to 10 percent mineral spirits, but only if you live in a state that allows it. Click to see full answer.
How many coats of Polycrylic should I use?
At least 3 coats are recommended. If unable to recoat within 1½ hours, wait at least 72 hours then lightly sand and recoat. Polycrylic™ dries to the touch in 30 minutes and can be handled after 1 hour. After final coat, allow 24 hours before normal use.
How long does Polycrylic take to cure?
It takes polycrylic paint between 24 hours and 72 hours to cure. On average, polycrylic paint can be subjected to light use 24 hours after the paint was applied but it will take an average time of 48 hours for the polycrylic paint to fully cure.
Can you thin out Minwax PolyShades?
Stir Minwax® PolyShades® thoroughly before and occasionally during use. Do not thin.
Can I use odorless mineral spirits to thin polyurethane?
Mineral spirits is better for thinning oils, varnishes (including polyurethane varnish) and oil-based paints because it provides more time for the coating to level after brushing.
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