How To Apply Polycrylic Without Brush Strokes

This can cause air bubbles.

How to apply polycrylic without brush strokes. You may think you are getting 100 coverage but the brush will go across the surface without applying any product. The slower you brush the lower the chances of brush strokes. I dont have any luck with foam brushes in polyacrylic.

This can cause air bubbles. Allow it to dry and sand with very fine sand paper. Water based finishes can be a little tricky to apply.

Do not over brush as it can leave streaks and a dullness in the sheen. Check out how i apply them in my bi weekly finishing how to video. I use a very soft bristle brush apply a wet coat and then tip it off once the area is covered with long extremely light strokes.

Then apply a coupe coats of the polycrylic with some flotrol. Dont skimp on this a good brush is worth its weight and will minimize brush strokes. You may have to register before you can post.

Apply the product and move on. When applying by brush check your work at various angles. For areas that require a brush make sure you are using a good quality brush purdy is great.

Buy a good brush. Dont press at all. Minwax polycrylic if this is your first visit be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above.

They dry fast which means you have to apply them fast. Im assuming streakiness means brush marks. It can take days for the bubbles to come out.

Supplies used in. Apply the poly with a small foam roller instead of a brush. If you must back brush add more product to maintain a wet edge.

A high gloss finish requires multiple coats with light sanding in between. Dont press the brush as you apply the polycrylic let the brush do the work. Stir your can gently dont shake it or power stir.

Do not dip your brush into the can and then wipe excess on the side of the can. Click the register link above to proceed. The more you build up the millage the deeper the finish will appear and hide the streakiness.

Apply it with a tight foam roller slowly.