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Water-based polyurethane

Water-based polyurethane: what it looks like, how it goes on, how long it takes and how it wears.

All finishes
Type
film
Look
satin to gloss, clear
Dry / recoat time
2 h recoat, 3-4 coats
Application
brush or spray
Durability
high
Notes
Dries fast and stays clear, so light woods keep their colour. Raises the grain on the first coat; sand lightly between coats.
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