Spray polycrylic

Some say you cannot spray polycrylic finish with a HVLP spray gun. So I did the research, and then gave it a shot. Watch this tutorial on how it can be done! Short vid showing ONE way to spray water based finish. It is environmentally friendly, and you can use it indoors.

Uncured polycrylic cleans up with soap and water. Polycrylic is water soluble, nonflammable and odor free. It is available in high gloss and satin finishes.

It can be applied with a spray bottle or roller. It offers protection of wood along with faster drying times. It adds beauty to interior wood pieces such as furniture, woodwork, doors and cabinets. You should be able to spray the polycrylic as is.

I spray it with my Rockler HVLP gun and coats with 2grit in between and I get some. So, I sprayed it lightly with the polycrylic spray as a way to help it blend and it worked beautifully filling in the slight differences in the sheen. The spray is a great tool for perfecting the finish, but also works well on furniture legs and hard to reach places. Spray on the polycrylic with slightly overlapping strokes and apply a thin layer to avoid any runs or snags. If you are working with unsealed woo ensure you use enough to seal any open joints and edges.

Spray Equipment Electric Airless Sprayers. How to Spray Paint Cabinets Like the Pros. The bases look fine, it’s just the doors. Easily protects and adds beauty to interior wood surfaces including woodwork, furniture, doors and cabinets. I saw the spray poly and I thought I would get a lot of runs.

Polyurethane is a lot easier to apply - you can spray it or apply with a brush. I practiced on a piece of cardboard making sure I had the spray pattern I wanted (an oval) then adjusted the fluid control until it was just right. One way to apply the polycrylic quickly and without bubbles is to use the spray -on type.

Make sure you keep the spray can moving or you will apply too much polycrylic in one place and create bubbles. Engage the spray nozzle along the side of the wood and not over top the face of the wood. Tips for Painting Furniture with Latex Paint.

It’s more difficult to apply polycrylic evenly than polyurethane. You have the choice to spray or brush on polyurethane and polycrylic. The yellow will wipe off leaving the finish clear.

However, beware the challenge that comes with polycrylic. Shake can vigorously for two minutes. Repeat for seconds after each minute of use. Hold can vertically inches from surface and depress button fully. Spray using an even, sweeping motion with slightly overlapping strokes.

Protect adjacent areas from overspray. HVLP question spraying water-based poly. Although the spray seems to atomize well, it seems that unless I put on.

Find quality polyurethanes online or in store. General Poly Tips and Tricks. Too much hassle for me and required an extra cash outlay for the spray gun, etc.

The polycrylic does not level very well -particularly if you have an older spray can. Even with a new can, have to spray heavier coats to get a smooth finish. Horizontal surfaces come out okay, but on vertical surfaces it will run and sag.

As polycrylic is a lot runnier, its application may get a lot more challenging. You need to apply really thing coats, making sure that you have no dripping. Wait to dry so that you don’t obtain a sticky and unpleasant finish. While the polycrylic was just a little tacky (mostly dry) I sprayed it lightly with the mixture and wiped it down with a clean clothe.

Can you use the polycrylic spray ? This is especially useful when making drawers.