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10th January 2011, 10:10 AM #1New Member
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how do you tint clear poly?
hello,
was hoping someone could help explain how to tint clear polyeurathane...i just want it a little darker (want to add a little black maybe?)
I have a piece of furniture (sadly pine) that i have stained to a nice cedar colour and has come up well, however i would like the finished product to be darker, without adding more coats of stain and ultimately making it look like paint
any help would be appreciated
thanks
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10th January 2011, 11:45 PM #2
If the same manufacturer makes both the stain and the poly, they may be compatible. Their technical services rep can advise (check for toll-free contact). I did something like this several years ago, and IIRC there was a recommended limit on dilution. In any case, after establishing feasibility, test for appearance before proceeding.
Cheers,
JoeOf course truth is stranger than fiction.
Fiction has to make sense. - Mark Twain
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11th January 2011, 12:01 PM #3
Feast Watson Prooftint has worked for me (with MInwax Wipe-On Poly). The small (cheap) bottles are economical for smaller projects 'cos you don't need to use much.
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11th January 2011, 04:32 PM #4
Any oil based stain will work in oil based polyU and any water based stain will work in water based polyU.
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11th January 2011, 04:50 PM #5Awaiting Email Confirmation
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I just go to the paint shop with a few small containers (small spice jars) and just get the tints I need for about $2 a hit. They use them to tint water based and enamel paints ... it works.
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11th January 2011, 05:54 PM #6New Member
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thanks
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