Tinted Polyurethane Varnish

Polyurethane sits on top of wood rather than being absorbed by it.

Tinted polyurethane varnish. Simply give it a light sanding with fine grit sandpaper remove sanding dust and brush on a coat of polyshades see step by step instructions provided in this guide. How to tint varnish. Add pigments slowly because each drop significantly changes the color of clear polyurethane and its easy to make the mixture too dark. It can also be used over polyurethane finishes so you can change the color of your finished wood without removing the existing finish.

This is because they protect wood furniture from nicks scratches and even help prevent ultraviolet light from making it fade. If youre aiming for a specific tint such as golden oak its a good idea to get a chip from the hardware store to use as a reference. Making your own tinted varnish requires some forethought about the exact look you wish to accomplish. Absorbed stains create an uneven color when applied to hardwoods like cheery and oak.

Theres no stripping or heavy sanding necessary to remove the old finish. Minwax polyshades enhances wood grain by combining beautiful rich stain color and long lasting polyurethane protection in one easy step. Natural wood colors can be accomplished by adding colored oil stain to the clear varnish. You will need to add oil stain to a clear oil varnish to create the exact color you want.

Minwax polyshades is an easy way to change the color of your currently stained or polyurethane finished wood. Using the correct type of tint ensures the oil based. When applied to wooden surfaces indoors or out varnish cures into a thin and glossy film with a faint yellow or amber tint similar to the finish achieved with oil based polyurethane.