Apply First Coat of Polyurethane — Step 2: Apply the First Coat with Care
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Apply Finish to Stair Treads · Step 2 of 6
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After the stain has thoroughly dried, the treads are ready for the first coat of polyurethane. Ensure you are wearing a respirator for fume protection. The creator uses ZAR Interior Oil Base Fast Dry Polyurethane in a satin finish, applied with a 2.5-inch Corona Vegas brush. Apply a full and even coat of polyurethane to the entire surface of each tread, moving with the grain of the wood. Pay special attention to covering the bullnose (the rounded front edge of the tread) thoroughly, as this area experiences high traffic. Work from the top of the stairs downwards to avoid stepping on wet surfaces. Allow the first coat to dry for a couple of hours. Fast-drying polyurethanes typically dry to the touch in about two hours, but actual drying time can vary based on environmental conditions like humidity and temperature.
Apply First Coat of Polyurethane — Step 2: Apply the First Coat with Care
Part of project
Apply Finish to Stair Treads · Step 2 of 6
In this video
After the stain has thoroughly dried, the treads are ready for the first coat of polyurethane. Ensure you are wearing a respirator for fume protection. The creator uses ZAR Interior Oil Base Fast Dry Polyurethane in a satin finish, applied with a 2.5-inch Corona Vegas brush. Apply a full and even coat of polyurethane to the entire surface of each tread, moving with the grain of the wood. Pay special attention to covering the bullnose (the rounded front edge of the tread) thoroughly, as this area experiences high traffic. Work from the top of the stairs downwards to avoid stepping on wet surfaces. Allow the first coat to dry for a couple of hours. Fast-drying polyurethanes typically dry to the touch in about two hours, but actual drying time can vary based on environmental conditions like humidity and temperature.