Polyurethane Brush Clean Up

But at around twenty five cent for a brush you could just toss them.

Polyurethane brush clean up. Brush cleaning after polyurethane. Since it is impossible to remove polyurethane from a brush using only water finding an alternative cleaning method is a necessity for cleaning brushes. Polyurethane is a clear top coating applied over wood finish and paint. I make picture frames and i like polyurethane because it is a very hard durable finish.

I know this question is pretty basic but i figure it ll save me an expensive paint poly oil base brush. Most users don t clean their brushes properly and end up with a poor finish. Use brushes for staining or finishing. For polycrylic brushes clean with soap and water.

Up cleaning again in another clean container of mineral spirits. You can do this over and over if you want. It s best to apply polyurethane to flat as in level surfaces so the finish can self level and is less likely to drip. When applying polyurethane on vertical surfaces you may experience drips or runs.

A 30 year woodworker demonstartes how to clean shop brushes. For wood finish and polyurethane brushes clean with mineral spirits or paint thinner following to manufacturer s safety instructions. To clean i merely soak in paint thinner a short time shake it out and dry with a paper towel. Step 1 fill the plastic bowl halfway with paint thinner.

Brush cleaning after polyurethane showing 1 42 of 42 messages. Rinse well after use.