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Expert: - 8/14/2008


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I have painted our kitchen table and put polyurethane on it.  It now has 3 coats and every time it streaks as it dries.   What am I doing wrong?

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Hi Carol
Nice to hear from you.
Slow down on the poly Carol.
You only need one coat over paint.
A few things come to mind regarding the streaking.
First the poly is too thick, and second your brush is incorrect and third the poly is drying too fast and not getting a chance to flow..
Is this fresh poly?
Are you working in a really dry warm room?
Did you get the proper brush to apply poly?
The correct brush will cost around $12.00 but its worth every cent.
Get back to me.
Kind Regards
Eileen

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