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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: vader on December 12, 2007, 04:00:25 pm
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Finally have my cabinet built and stained, but need to seal it with some kind of polyurethane. I'm looking to have a nice medium gloss to it and need for it to be able to stand up to saltwater since my fish tank will be near it. I used Minwax gel stain ( honey oak ) and put 5 coats on. Came out good, now need to protect it.
What does everyone recommend and best way to apply it.
Thanks
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Since you used Minwax stain I'd stay with their Polyurethane.
A good quality brush is all you will need to apply the poly.
Make sure to use a tackcloth and a dust free well ventilated area.
The Marine poly does hold up better in wet enviroments than the water based.
Thin coats of poly are prefered to a heavy coat which can run or sag.
Take your time time and you'll get good results.
Good luck with your project and post some pics.
Cheers