How to Apply Polycrylic - Part 2 

You are great! Thank you for making this video!

You are a breath breath of fresh air you’re not Scripts it’s off of cuff and it’s talking to people like me that are just starting out thank you so much for all your wonderful tips and videos and I don’t need a laugh but I learn a lot

Beautiful work. Thanks for the poly tips :)

Great information, love the video!

Love your video and I was stationed in Portsmouth New Hampshire at the Airforce Base back in 1972 beautiful state.

Thank you. Enjoyed your video

Bethany, thank you so much for posting your tutorials on chalk painting and the different types of finishes. I am near the completion of my first chalk painting project (I have been stripping paint off of furniture for many years) and your videos have been so awesome for guidance and moral support:)!!

Thanks for this!

Nice work!

great video! thanks

I love polycrylic The oil based poly stinks up the house plus it takes longer to dry. Your right it dries pretty fast so you can get done faster. I did one project with a brush and one spraying. It sprayed pretty well too. I an a mature so I like to see how experienced finishers do it. Great video.

Thank you for your informative videos. Do you know if polycrylic works well as a finish over decoupage (created with Mod Podge)?

Great job on this video! :) Your a great painter! Your Overalls Are Very Cute by the way! :)

OMG! THANK YOU for the nylon booty recommendation. That Polycrylic gives me huge anxiety - even with that booty - that didn't change anything - but that was a great tip! Bubbles are evil! I hate doing top coats so much.

I love your videos. I'm learning to finish guitars. Solid-body electrics to be specific. I live in a small apt so I don't have a way to spray anything. This Polyacrylic looks like a perfect product for me. Can this be applied to Minwax stain? And can this be over a painted surface? And PS don't ever say you are just a mom. The most important contribution to the world from a beautiful soul like yourself can is to be a mother! Plus you are absolutely adorable. Looking forward to your response.

nylon bootie... genius....

Hi there... I loooooove your tutorials! Your soo talented .... I wonder can i mask you please ... what top coat would you recommend over a dark painted piece of furniture please? Thabks again....

Hi. I love your videos ! They're very informative & 'to the point'. Question, would a high grit sanding block work just as well as a felt block with high grit sandpaper over it ? (Just trying to use what I have vs. buying more, especially since the price on felt blocks seems to have increased significantly since you first started recommending them a couple years ago). Thanks

Thank you Thank you Thank you. I am redoing a hutch that was my moms. it need updating to be in my home. I am doing a dark teal chalk paint then I think I will do a brown wash over it to I guess kind of antique it. My top coat was gonna be polycrylic which I was totally dreading. the booty trick I am just over the moon about. Now I am almost excited to get to that point. You are a godsend... I think I need a Harry Potter wand too...🤣🤣🤣 hugs Sheryl from Greenwood Indiana 💙🎨💙

Hi Madeline I am a new subscriber thank you for all the tips question do you know how to fix bubbles are ready from the first coat thank you!

Boy, if I had a nickel every time I heard “no touchy” and still touched. Lol

omg I'm really loving your DIY! It is so helpful! One question I do have is, what do you do with the remaining Polycrylic in the cup? Do you save it with a lid to continue with the project?

Very helpful video, thank you! I'm prepping ash wood for floating kitchen shelves and want to keep the natural look of the wood but want to protect it as well. I think Polycrylic will work for me but wondering if I need to use a wood pre-conditioner first, or just apply the poly? Thank you!

Love the piece in the video! What paint color did you use ?

Hi Bethany! I love your videos, so very helpful. I have an oak dining room table that I’ve sanded to remove the 40 yr old finish. I don’t think I’m going to stain it, I like the natural look. Do you recommend using shellac on the bare wood prior to applying polycrylic?

I'd not thought of covering the foam brush (I find them abhorrent and likely to fall apart on me). Do you think cutting up women's stocking would work?

How do you think a clear gloss polycritic would fare over varathane oil based whitewash stain? I was intending to allow the oil based stain to dry 3 days.

Great video I do have one question where do you get the nylon bootees

What is a nylon bootie? How do you keep it on the foam applicator?

Just found this video! Wish I would have found it earlier! I'm getting ready to apply my second coat of poly to my kitchen table legs that I've just painted in black chalk paint. It's been two hours since the first coat...I'm nervous to sand though! I'm keeping your tips in mind!

Hi I need your input, I purchased an older hutch 1928, looking forward to redoing it. My question is should I use wood conditioner prior to painting. Lots of stuff online says too. It has some detail accent on the door and on the drawer. I was going to use a stain to bring them out. Just want some input. Thanks

Great video! Thank you so much for sharing! Bit different but has anyone ever used this stuff to seal a Vinyl decal to a textured wall? I'm currently trying to renovate my garage into a gym space and have put up some really good looking vinyl quotes on the walls which are brick which are slowly starting to peel off as (I knew the risk beforehand but they look so good) I need to use some sort of sealant to try and stop them from peeling and keep them stuck to the white cinderblock wall

Good videos thank you. You should consider putting Amazon affiliate links in your description to help people shop more easily and you can make some cash I think. For example I'm having a hard time finding an appropriate felt block

Thank you! Just what I needed. Why don't you want a breeze or moving air when it's drying? Glad Biscuit made an appearance! (PS - I get my stir sticks from panda express! Free!)

Hello this video was very useful do you know how long I should wait for it to cure before putting stuff on it/use it?

Do you change the hose boots during the application of this piece? I have a hutch to poly and was holding back because of other fails. Thanks for the information. hugs Sheryl 💙🎨💙 from Greenwood Indiana

Hi Madeline, thank you so much for this amazing tutorial, I love it ❤️ ❤️. Can you please help me? I just painted my nightstands on Annie sloan old white color and I already wax them. If I want to put polyacrilic for more durability, do you think it is better to sand them before or it is not necessary. Thanks in advance for your advice 🙏 🙏 🙏

Hi! Great video! I know you said to wait 30 days for them to cure, but does that mean it's okay to use to cover kitchen cabinets? I would rather not have to wait 30 days to hang my cabinet doors if possible. Is there a better route? I painted them with acrylic latex Valspar paint. I haven't done the polycrylic just yet.

Hello, Thanks for the video and instructions. Lots of great comments and questions down below (or above?). Question: It is necessary to sand the matte polycrylic coats? Is it necessary to sand the matte coat if we're applying a glossy topcoat over it? Likewise, is it necessary to sand the *glossy* polycrylic coat before we apply the matte coat on top of it? ( I really don't want to sand... ugh)

lmao I'm listening more to the happy tune!

What do you do aftee your last coat sand again lightly then remove dust? Also can you do a video how you clean all you products like brush and foam brushes. 🙂

Thank you for the video! I just finished applying my 3 coats to my table and sanded in between coats. Is there a final step I need to do after it completely dries? All the helo is appreciated!

Hello there Beth: Thanks for your video. I have a 2m long oak dinning table. I used the polyacrylic on it and I applied 4 coats, and sanded in between. The problem is I got brush strokes every time as the coat dried up. Is it because the table is too long for a polyacrylic finish, in that the brush is already out of the finish midway and I have to re-dip it into the can to reach the end, or perhaps the brush itself isn't good quality? I see areas on it where the gloss polyacrylic shows and others as if there isn't any; in those places it appears as though it just didn't stick on the oak table! What am I doing wrong? and more importantly how can I fix it? Many thanks

My first time doing a piece and it's my dining room table. I painted it with Waverly Ink. I'm wondering which finish would be best on it. The matte or gloss?

I am wanting to poly some 7in rectangle wood pieces for a large jenga set. But i can only do certain sides at a time, so that i dont smudge with holding the block. How long should i wait before I can switch to do the other side so it wont smudge the other?

Have you ever used Fusion Mineral Paints Stain & Finishing Oil for a topcoat for paint? I'm just wondering about the durability vs. Minwax Polycrylic Matte.

I was wondering have you ever used this product with a furniture piece that is painted? I am finishing a piece that I painted and now I am wondering the best way to seal it. Thank you.

Mine never yellows why im going to use it again on my butcher block counters. Used oil based before its good just not as much gloss as the clear gloss Polycrylic. Helps that there's no amber ting with this product worth putting the extra few coats on for more strength. Hope it lasts for me only tested it in one area. Doing a classic gray stain, think this choose good for those who doing a lighter color

I think I sanded too hard and messed up paint finish(satin latex). Can I add another coat of paint and then redo polycrylic topcoats? Or will it bubble?

Would this be good for a matte black finish

Can you use a chip brush ? Or is there a reason you do the foam instead?

How do I apply it to a dining room table that has wood grain running in different directions (kind of like a starburst).

How long do I wait before putting lamps and such on the dry poly?

I recently used an oil based polyurethane labeled satin…. It came so shiny, it had to be labeled wrong, I’d like to dull it out but too much to sand, can I apply polycrylic matte finish over the glossy oil based polyurethane?

I've painted a dresser with acrylic latex paint (Valspar signature) and was going to put polycrylic on next. I've watched your videos for all your great tips and applied primer with shellac first since I was using a really light gray paint. I'm nervous about two things-1 I only used one coat of primer with shellac but saw later that I think you recommend using 2 coats, so I'm concerned about bleed through and 2 I decided it looked to plain so I distressed it. Do you think I could get some yellowing since I sanded parts down for the distressing. If polycrylic seems like a risk, is there another top coat you'd recommend, or could I not use a top coat at all? I'd hate to ruin my paint job that I'm loving right now.

Hi I have an 84 x 40 inch table I would like to seal. I assume I can use a foam brush and booty and because the table is long and wide do you recommend trying to go the Entire length of the table redipping the foam brush when it runs out?

How do you know what to use to seal your piece? Do you use the tin can wax or the clear polyurethane?

I hope you see this comment, but was wondering if I can put this over non painted- non treated wood? i have a toy wooden wagon and the wood is raw and antique. I just want a nice shiny finish and make it more durable. Please help! thank you!

What brush and stroke is best for a round table?

Is the nylon booty wrapped around a foam brush easier for a beginner to learn than a synthetic bristle brush?

Have you ised this over oil based stain. My stain has dried for just over 36 hrs now. Need to seal it.

Can you chalk paint over the polycrylic if you mess up or want to redo a piece?

Bethany what is the yellowing that I heard about? Why does this turn yellow especially with white paint.

Can I apply polycrylic over already pure white chalk paint that has been distress & waxed? Both chalk paint & wax is by Annie Sloane

I have applied several coats of satin polyC sanding in between. Totally uneven sheen still! Can I switch to the matte polyC? Thanks I’m going nuts!!!

Hi,how long should I wait to apply polycrylic after staining pine?

I added the first coat tooooooo thick and the second is thick also and dried. But I did not sand and it has grooves. Its a cigar box should I sand completely and restart the polycrylic or can I sand lightly and add another coat to fill in the grooves? Thanks in advance!!

How would you go about putting it into details if the brush strokes are supposed to be smooth?

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So I realize this video is old, but when I went to stir my polycrilic it had almost like a slime at the bottom. Does this mean my polycrilic had separated and won't be effective now?

My wife is trying to redo an end table, and was unpleasantly surprised when she applied her poly, and it left brush strokes. She used an actual brush, not a sponge. I am guessing we need to strip it and start over using a foam brush?

I wished I would have watched this before I put polyurethane on my white chalk paint table top. It's yellow. Can I just use deglosser and re paint the table top? Then top with the polycrlic?

Can I use poly acrylic on chalk paint😊

Can you mix Polycrylic with paint? I read someone mixed 2 parts paint with 1 part Polycrylic. Have you tried this? TY

Hi thanks for the video, I’m planning on chalk painting my dinning table I don’t want it too shiny which topcoat do you recommend ?

You could make a full set of brushes out of your hair, with enough left over for a new yard brush. 😁

How do you know when the nylon booty needs to be changed out for a new one?

I used this and it ended up with a glossy finish. Any tips here what I could be doing wrong? Also what's a nylon booty? Like a nylon pantyhose socks?

We didn't see you add the nylon to the brush will you please show that.

Can I use this directly on an unpainted/raw pine?

dont we need a respirator mask when applying this water based polycrylic coat?

I didn’t catch what grade of Poly you used. Semi-gloss?

I really like the idea that you used 400 grit. I like using 600 grit to get even smoother surface. Give it a try, see if you can tell the difference.

Can this be rubbed on?

Great video! I’ve messed up two pieces by going over it again while wet!! Eeek! Have to strip and repaint. Lesson learned. Could you show how you feather sand? Also, umm.....what’s a booty?, lol

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How can I fix streaks after using polycrylic clearly I touchy touchied.

What do you use for a nylon booty?

What is a booty over sponge brush?

What is a nylon bootie??

Do you change out the nylon booty during the process

Help!! I literally just stumbled across you videos! I think you are so easy to understand andfollow when explaining your process but sadly I need just a bit more tutoring! I'm a stay at home mom with a 22mo old and an 8mo old trying to do something relaxing for ME while my heathens are napping!! I'm using polycrylic for the 1st/2nd time!! Here I was thinking oh this will be easy just slap it on let it dry sand it then go again.... Wrong!! I have 2 beautiful vintage drop leaf end tables. The base I've done in a white chalk and sanded to get the farmhouse look. It's gorgeous. Sadly I didn't know how to use the poly correctly and got a little yellowing. I'll work on fixing that later. The top and leaves I staind a dark walnut again gorgeous! Until I got to the poly =( I'm using a 2in synthetic brush and am getting tons of drips down the edges I try to fix it then mess everything up! Plus the brush makes Grrr it's a mess. I'm currently in the process of sanding everything back off. Then will more than likely need to stain then again. Just wanted to give a little back story 😁 When I'm ready to use the poly again I will try the 2in foam with the nylon. The real questions.... How do I not have the drips down the edges that are rounded? Am I applying too think? Should I do the tops first then the edges and in doing so how do I clean up the edges before it causes more problems?

Wow. I feel like I was lied to.. you showed how to mix it and fast forwarded how to apply it.. the most important part

You could apply it with your hair, try that!

whats a nylon booty and where do you get it from?

*no touchy touchy* Me: in the middle of applying Polycrylic 😬 but I have to go back ugh 😩 *touchy touchy*

What is a nylon booty?

What is a nylon boot? Like a boot brush? So confused. So use a foam brush. And do what with the nylon boot thing??! Ha im going to tackle our furniture in the next 30 mins so well see

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