how do you tint clear poly?

[a_macca]

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

[joe greiner]

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,
Joe

[Mr Brush]

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.

[Harry72]

Any oil based stain will work in oil based polyU and any water based stain will work in water based polyU.

[The Bleeder]

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.

[a_macca]

thanks