The solids settle out very quickly. Other varnishes can be sticky, though, so always test a new varnish with the clay youre using. Finally, try less dilution. Thank you Woodwhisperer and Johnny Mack for your comments. You can make small cuts in the paper and dab glue underneath to smooth wrinkles, or apply more paper. With a mahogany door and a Minwax oil-based stain, there is really no need for shellac as a barrier coat. Can I dilute it so its not so thick? Save those wood floors! However, in seeking Him and submitting my life to Him, others can see Him through me even when Im at myworst. I was going mad trying to get a smooth finish until I came across your tip. I think it should be fine. Any thoughts on what I may have done wrong and suggestions on what to do. Its tough to stir it back in by hand. Fifteen years of meals and kids has worn the finish to something between non-existent and cloudy. Polyurethane? And man alive, wouldnt it be just lightning fast to get the paper on the floor that way? Overwatch 2 reaches 25 million players, tripling Overwatch 1 daily I wish I could give you better advice than to simply say, try HVLP. Has anyone tried this with white paper, like butcher paper or something? It looks great. This is what sold me other than the fact this is the coolest most beautiful floor Ive seen, not to mention different. Hope that helps! I HAVE used contact paper on countertops in the past, and it held up surprisingly well, probably because I never set anything hot on the surface. Ive seen it used in various rooms and even on stairs! The Home Depot Can I do it in sections at a time so we arent living in the kitchen for a week.. Weve chatted before, via email. Pretty much any fully cured finish can be topcoated with another finish. I cant comment much on the CWF-UV, because I am not familiar with it. Did you use the same formula for wood floors with sucess? I know it involves a brush and starting with diluted coats and eventually building up to full strength coats. Other rooms that were painted later, we used thinner coats and they dried much more quickly, but we still waited 2 weeks to begin adding furniture to the rooms and one particularly ponty-legged piece still smudged the coating in an area where the coating was applied too thickly. Problems, meaning cracks, buckling, and warping. WebVarathane 1 qt. With an oil-based stain on the door already, I see no reason to use a sanding sealer at all. Cant wait for finished product. I can attest to this it happens. Its important the finish remain flexible in order to withstand rolling of the rug. I still have this floor and I have had many people go home with paper and directions. [perhaps you are an undercover salesman for Epifanes *smirk*! Wipe on finishes need a lot more coats to build up a protective finish. I am thinking about doing this in my kitchen Does the poly finish make the floor slippery? Best for: Sealing surface treatments, creating a glossy effect, and enriching translucent projects. I am in the midst of completing my main stairway and am loving the results! Sometimes two colors of stain can be used to achieve the right shade. But once again, Im not like most people. lol. They are less that 1/8th. Im planning on doing this to walls in a small roomwhat do you suggest to do on inside corners? I painted the canvas, the sponge painted it using cheap latex paint. I ended up papering over them for fear of them picking up the stain differently. What sort of a difference does sanding make. We have a 70 lb dog I am going to faux paint with Folk Art Enamel paint and do a marbleized effect. Ironically the finish at about 60 degrees turned out much better and dried more quickly than a coffee table I finished last fall in warmer temperatures with the same products. varnish satin or semi-gloss finish with very little failure lately, Ive green using ext. How long has it been since you applied it? I am going to let the stain dry all week and poly next weekend. I figured if spar varnish was good for boats, it would be good in a bathroom, too. We want a very clear, glass-like, smooth shiny surface. The sculpture is outside and got rained on. After doing several rooms/areas in all weather conditions, I have never found that the stain dries completely.but you really, really need to let it dry as long as possible. The base coat is usually a light tan and the glaze mixtures are darker browns. But that could be days or even weeks. we just finished doing our whole upstairs, and it is awesome. But a major curl at a corner should probably be addressed before going on. What a wonderful idea thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and experience! I had a bad spot and wanted to redo it. Without inspecting the piece myself I can only speculate. I havent tried this yet but cant wait to try. I hoped to wipe it on with a micro fiber rag, so as to eleminate any beginner brush strokes or bubbles, also its alot of sq. Heres a link for you: http://www.amazon.com/gp/produ..B0016ZDBOU, In this post you said to apply the first coat of Epifanes and wipe it off. I went ahead and poyled an entire gallon hopig that would hold it down to no avail. Too risky! So Im afraid Im not much help here. First off is blushing. So the best you can do is compromise. I had just installed a new doors to my sweet home. If you painted everything in a color, it wont matter. Yep. It also puts a nice layer of protection between your color coat and the outside world. Dry. I am stuck at a cloudy first layer and scared to go any further.,. Man that will take a lot of sanding. If it doesnt come in satin, youll just want to use something like steel wool to abrade the final coat to knock down the gloss. I dont have any experience doing the planks, but Im pretty sure someone who did commented on here somewhere. Has anyone else tried this method? But in general I have spent almost no time maintaining these floors other than using my sweeper attachment for my kirby and a vinegar/water spray mop. Love the podcast! Went to finishing the top with spar urethane to provide water and UV protection and the clear is still there but there are many ripples, runs and brush marks. It is currently carpeted and its builders grade underneath. Antiquing glaze is used to create a buildable, aged or distressed look on walls, ceilings, trim, furniture or cabinets. I am sharing my own experience here, and I am not a flooring professional. It didnt. [] DIY Girl in me just went a digging. Decorative Finishes I then varnished it with water based spar varnish. But to me that is part of what makes this look AWESOME. Terri or Karen if you have attempted it, Did you use the glue then stain then poly method or just the poly method? my basment is very dry on the floor but I run a dehumidifier in the summer. Like the idea of thinning and wiping, will use 0000 Bronze wool. Another complication with conventional products like Minwax is when the moisture of different pieces of wood varies. You will need to lightly sand over the Mod Podge surface to provide some tooth for the sealer to stick. Like if you wanted it to have a blue flooring? and like I said its only a few spots. i just painted my wooden bed in white color,with behr primer and paint all in one. The only negative about gel stains is that it will take mineral spirits to clean up as it is an oil-based product and there are higher VOCs (volitile organic compounds). but nothing of urethans. While the base coat is drying, now is a good time to mix your layer 1 and layer 2 stain mixtures. I used one coat of General Finishes oil based gel stain, then I used McCloskey Man O War Marine Spar Varnish. Ive tried sanding, blowdryer, everything! Amanda- sorry to get back to you so late, I was consumed with Thanksgiving plans. Stay away from the walls, you can cut this area in with a brush later. 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I looks really good so far. I never applied finish to canvas so there are some variables at play here that I have no experience with. Pam. I have a question though, what filler did you use on your subfloor? Stain, poly, complete. Thank you for the insight, I too hate ripple finish. Or simply take it off during the day. Latex Paint Sample for Layer 1- You will mix Layer 1 by combining the glaze above, water, and latex paint (sample container) based on the stain color you pick below. Using the extension pole again, attach the foam mop head to the wood block. Or will it resolve over time? Thanks for the quick reply!!! Except there were a few lifting areas that snuck in on me in the middle of the night. Anyways thank you x 100! It is GORGEOUS!! Varnish is made by cooking a resin and then adding Mineral Spirits to ease application. I got the good ideas and details from your website, will try to check your DVD also. There are other ways to work around the OSB. I was wondering what color stain you used on your main stairwell in the picture thats dated for September 2011? Pretty obvious. You can use it inside if you like, and on any piece of furniture really. And what may be best for wood may not be best for the ice cream making process. The dilution/wiping is simply an option that makes application easier and lessens the learning curve for folks who are new to finishing. But frankly, so does Vaseline, at a tiny fraction of the cost. Where did u pick up the ideas to publish The Hello! Should I ever be compensated to write, I will make full disclosure. The best tutorial I found was The Ultimate Brown Paper Flooring Guide by Lovely Crafty Home- this blogger did such a wonderful job that I dont feel I need to []. Thanks! There must be plenty of things this treatment would be good for. Ive read several of your comments, where you are using Brown paper Is this the same consistency as a Brown Paper Grocery Bag..? One website, I think her name was Karen, was doing her basement, and she simply applied the paper to the floor using the Varathane. I wasnt expecting this. Hey there. Any advice tips will be appreciated! But if you wind up with any brush marks, youll still be able to see them after your wiped-on coat. and we do have some humidity so I am not sure if that is why it is still tacky. I am refinishing an entry door with Helmsman Spar Urethane using your wiping method and diluting with 50%mineral spirits. Clear Matte Water-Based Interior Polyurethane is specially formulated to let wood's natural beauty shine through. I stained my hand rails and then paint it with spar urethane few weeks ago but the coat seem to be soft when you apply finger nail force. Then use another clean piece of cloth for a second wiping with mineral spirits. Any suggestions there? Lost at what to do. Karen- I dont have any experience with ceramic tile, so I dont know that Ill be much help. I love the warm, worn, old-world [], I tried reading a lot of the comments but didnt see any that referenced the question of what happens when/if you want to change the flooring? Im assuming the product you are using is oil-based? Should I use the Spar even though its indoors so it can withstand a toddler playing with it a few hours a day? And finishes that are extremely durable are not easily repairable. Another request is there a product I can use behind the pane that will give it the look of a real window? Usually, I just get the sample containers of acrylic latex paint at Lowes that are around $5. That will also clean up the surface flaws and dirt. You can also just use poly, but either way you may see a little difference. Its so easy and smooth and even if there are streaks or bubbles or it looks cloudy at first (come on folks, its whiteits going to look cloudy at first) its all gone in seconds flat. https://amzn.to/3xxHZwW. Id give it a try on a scrap piece of plywood to see if you can mix up a color you like. I noticed that the first couple weeks, it would leave a temporary ring that would disappear after a few minutes but after a few weeks this stopped happening so Im assuming it needs a few weeks to cure. To get a smooth and durable finish, check out my post: A Beginners Guide to Furniture Painting. Thanks!! I think it will never fully dry but I am going to give it as much time as possible. Grab your extension pole and attach the lambswool pad to the wood block (if youve bought them separately, or bought one that came with the foam pad attached)by removing the wing nuts . Then waited 24 hours, for it to kick. Even in the shade, the outdoor environment can be a rough one. In the past I did not sand and the finish clouded on me. And to heavy traffic should I put down a rug for the traffic areas? fleece-coated polyethylene mats, gridded polyethylene sheets the walls are PVC sheets and the floors are concrete so! http://www.amazon.com/gp/produ..dwhispe-20. Given all of the contours of the window frames, significant sanding between coats is not an attractive option. Oh, I also used red rosin paper instead of brown paper. So if you scuff up the current poly layer with some 220 grit sandpaper, just apply the spar urethane right on top. Would a spar urethane be the best finish for my project and what brand do you recommend? Should I thin first coat and how long to let dry. Once the gel stain dries and the color looks good, then you can proceed with your exterior varnish application. Dont forget to label your stain mixtures! The crumbs from the wallboard liquified in the glue/water mix and made white spots or smears. Also, you said that a spar varnish could be used for the added protection and durability. Which Elmers glue are you usingwhite glue or glue all? Dont glob it on, especially the undiluted coats. Does this diminish the UV protection? On one such paint makeover mistake, I began to scrub the paint off and as I was doing it the most amazing finish began to surface. I wanted to know if someone could help me with a problem. It can offer some protection without building a thick film. I dont like to mix a lot at a time because you may need to stop or take a break, and you wont want the glue to dry up and go to waste. This will make sure you have a good compatible binding surface for the varnish and also something to seal in the stain. The grout lines do show, but it doesnt bother us and the finished product reminds me a bit of etched stained concrete. I am curious if you arent better off just leaving the epoxy as the final topcoat? The question I cant seem to find an answer to is, what happens to adjacent rooms when the stain and poly is dry in one room and you stain the next room? although it took me 5 hours. The can only instructs to use a minimum of 4 coats. We are having problems with the paper NOT sticking in random places. As soon as you dunk the paper, you want to start submerging it and squeezing it out. Polyurethane Wood Finish Use the same base at all times. Im getting ready to do this kind of floor in my porch which will be my new craft room when Im done!! One last question, some of the wood surrounding the window has turned black. You ought to charge for customer service like this. As for diluting and wiping, thats really my favorite way to apply a finish anyway. Can you stain the paper before you start gluing it? I have a question related to a waxed finish. To be honest, deck treatments are a little beyond my area of expertise. Forgive me if youve already answered this question, but I was wondering how long you have to wait between coats of poly? If possible, let the door cure for a few days before re-hanging. Thank you for your site. Two coats of the Bond Coat typically provides excellent adhesion and hide. I really like your site and wish I had found this before tearing into a coffee table I did last summer. I think the paper absorbs quite a bit of stain, so the color you end up with is very true to the stain itself. Once dry though, it has no smell, but until it does, the smell can be overwhelming. Then after first rain it looks like someone spilled milk all over it. You need to use the right brush and it takes a little practice to get the technique right. Thanks. Thanx! lovelycraftyhome@gmail.com. After 4 coats, I have managed to sand it down fairly flat. Id love to try this, but Im not sure if I could handle having to poly 12 times. Hope that helps! Thank you so much for posting such a detailed post on the brown paper floor. Do you think this would be ok to use? It will buff to a nice sheen. I didnt realize that the sides were two different colors! Thanks Rachael! I honestly wouldnt coat it with anything else. My husband passed away a month ago, we are building a house and I dont know the answers. I used a pad applicator. Nice job! Lately, I have found the more environmentally-friendly options to be adequate and must less caustic. Any roughness will probably add some nice texture to the overall look! between staining and first coat of varnish, not thinned. Im also thinking this will negate our need for a table pad and always worrying about hot dishes.I presume it wont mark with heat after the poly is dry.but not 100% sure. :) Can you clarify one point for me? If there are any ridges in the rolled on paint when it is dry, use 220 sandpaper to smooth. I wouldnt call myself an expert at all, :). I have completed the bathroom and half of the bedroom so far. I have the fabric floor protectors under all objects that are of the floor (chairs and table) I also have cloudy spots on the floor as well. Using polyurethane only, brush it on the floor then lay the paper and brush more on top- do not saturate/dunk the paper. When I am weak, He is strong. For some reason. Cheryl- Itd probably last forever on a headboard! Unfortunately, most marine are pretty expensive. Thank you! Minwax stain colors - hwz.emmanuelmedina.pro I would definitely recommend adding quarter round on top of the paper against the baseboards, because I think the edges will peel eventually no matter what the surface. What you should be mostly concerned about is appearance. This website is great. I attempted to use a water-based spar urethane but instead of drying clear it dried leaving cloudy spots and milky streaks here and there. I cannot pinpoint the exact reason why it works for some and not for others, all things being equal. Many times, the lighter color is really just trapped moisture, or a stain left over by the penetrating moisture. The stuff I used is found with the painters drop cloth, its more like butcher paper or packing paper I think. Indoors @ about 60 degrees in a Vermont winter so the humidity is low. you heard me. Keep pressing on, you live and learn, right? If you want a semi-shiny finish use semi-gloss for all but the last coat ; then use Satin for the final coat. Click here to get a weekly reminder of new posts by adding your email address. Well he dripped it all over the brand new Trex deck and then to top it off, he spilled almost a whole quart on our cement patio Ahhhhh!!!! No more than 10%. Thank you Marc for a great website, Its very informative. But I wasnt familiar with this so I didnt know what to be anal about. Now if she repairs in this contracted state, the same thing will happen as the subfloors expand in warmer weather. You wont regret it. Its semi gloss finish Im ready to buy some and try it out on a sample piece if I can find it! So glad you are still answering questions about the brown paper floors! Clear-coat resins are poured onto the surface of your project, and then they harden to form a hard, durable, and thick clear coating. glaze If you have an advice on this Id be quite grateful. The method I used came from an excellent tutorial post at LovelyCraftyHome. If I continue can I go back and patch in a glued paper to cover blotches before the next coat of poly? You are not sanding off the existing finish. :-), Hi Lacy, Thanks for the great article. I would love the texture of the paper and the painted look. Otherwise, adding more stain on top can actually remove some of the stain from before and make it worse. Following a bumpy launch week that saw frequent server trouble and bloated player queues, Blizzard has announced that over 25 million Overwatch 2 players have logged on in its first 10 days. If you pour the varnish, theres a good chance it will level. Is that too many? I have actually done something like this on my walls!! I used good ol butcher paper from Lowes. Im not 100% sure, but I think if you dyed the paper and then put it in glue, the glue would pull the dye out. Nichole If I had hardwood, I would do everything possible to refinish/repair them!! Also 1# cut shellac? I have never used a water based stain, but I have had someone comment that they tried it and didnt get good results. The original manufacturer of the table had a special water proof finish on it and I suspect it was something like the marine grade finish. Since weve been walking on them without the poly anyway, Im thinking that I might skip it. The lacquer can says that I will need about 4 more coats, whereas the oil based urethane says I will need only about three total. If I dont wipe it off immediately, it will cure into a pattern of rivulets and drops. Good Job! Worked great. That is really critical to even pigment. However in my experience with filling almost anything, you never get a perfect result. So my wife did this to the upstairs floor of our split this past spring. Minwax Wood Finish is a penetrating, oil-based stain that enhances wood grain with rich color in just one coat. For exterior, I used oil base ext. Thin Urethane, love it! Yes I would definitely sand the baseboard lightly with 180 grit paper before finishing. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. I used Elmers. But if that doesnt bother you, or if you dont have tile linoleum, then rock on with it! This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. I wouldnt think so and heres why. and it looks fine but is a bit rough. I know the stain and poly will protect the floors but do u think I would have to worry about any animals that arent house broken? Additionally, Rachael your floors are BEAUTIFUL love the choice of stain used. Thanks so much! At least part of the reason is the fact the sanding can actually drive some of the finish into the grain. I recommend swiffer style mopping (i.e. Many sites I researched said 5-7 days. However, I had issues with the paper where I had to start and stop glueing to take a break. They have a gel stain and its not the wood classic stain. How does the floor wear? But usually, two coats isnt enough to build a high shine. Ive learned a lot from you podcasts and enjoyed them all. So I think a sanding is probably in order. Toni- I generally dont recommend it on wood floors because 1) I love them and 2) I think it would be a nightmare with all the plank seams. What pound of kraft paper do you recommend? Fast drying poly formula enhances natural wood beauty and applies easily on stained, bare or painted wood surfaces. Or is gloss best for weather protection? Embed a tiny glass vial in the clay item. Im not talking about little gaps in the edges here and there, thats going to happen at this step but will disappear in later steps. Is there a way to fix the streaks? Man,I am impressed. I think that applying the stain VERY carefully will be the trick. Using everything to the T in your dorections, will my floor be more flamable than carpet? If using chalk paint, after sanding, you can simply paint. If shes looking for bar top style finish, Id look into the pourable epoxy mixtures. I have cheap carpet that gets dirty and I would love wood stairs, but do not have the money. Also keep in mind that depending on the wood species, you may have open pores that give the surface more of a rough look. Thanks Let me know if you do it! Sign Up Here to Grab my 31 Best DIY Hacks to transform your home on a budget! Do you have any experience with cutting the paper into planks? Some people said to spray the paper with water, well I couldnt find a spray bottle, so I just went with seeing what happened. I was wondering if anyone has ever done this on kitchen or bathroom cabinets? Just make sure you wipe the surface down with mineral spirits to remove the oil before you add another coat of finish. Hello and thank you for the great article. * I used Varathane outdoor spar urethane. I was trying to think of a low cost way to do something with the kitchen, dining room, and bathrooms but couldnt come up with anything so I said Ill just leave it till next year when we remodel those roomsnot anymore! Thank you very much! I have a douglas fir wood deck, in Las Vegas (hot and dry or cold and dry), I have sanded the deck down to bare wood and stained it today. Thank you!!! So its really about skill and preference. 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