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Tony has been working as a handyman for the last 25+ years. It's safe to say that he knows what he is talking about.

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You need to know how many coats of polyurethane you need for different surfaces.

How Many Coats of Polyurethane? (Explained!)

Knowing how to thin enamel paint is important if you want to apply thin layers.

How to Thin Enamel Paint? (4 DIY Steps)

Is polyurethane paint waterproof? No, polyurethane paint isn't waterproof. But, you can do a few things to increase its water resistance.

Is Polyurethane Paint Waterproof? (Explained!)

You can find vinegar in most of our homes. But, does vinegar remove paint? If yes, how to use vinegar to remove paint? We explained all you need to know in this post.

Does Vinegar Remove Paint? (Find Out Now!)

Is chalk paint waterproof? No, chalk paint is water-resistant. But, you can learn here how to make chalk paint waterproof.

Is Chalk Paint Waterproof? (Explained!)

There are a lot of different types of primers. So, what's the difference between self etching primer vs regular primer? The self etching primer is mostly made for metal, while the regular primer is made for wood.

Self Etching Primer vs Regular Primer (Do You Need Both?)

If you are planning to paint outdoors, then you need to know -- is latex paint waterproof or not? No, latex isn't waterproof but it's water-resistant.

Is Latex Paint Waterproof? (Explained!)

If the wood stain is too thick then you need to thin it. So, how to thin wood stain?

How to Thin Wood Stain? (5 DIY Steps)

You just completed your painting project and now your brush is full of polyurethane paint. So, how to clean polyurethane brush? We explained it with 6 easy steps.

How to Clean Polyurethane Brush? (6 Steps)

Here's how to fix sticky polyurethane. You have to remove the polyurethane and then apply a new coat.

How to Fix Sticky Polyurethane? (Explained!)

Here are 4 steps on how to thin latex paint.

How to Thin Latex Paint? (Using Different Paint Thinners)

Polyurethane is known to turn yellow over time, especially oil-based polyurethane. So, how to fix yellow polyurethane? We have explained all the steps you need to take.

How to Fix Yellow Polyurethane? (Explained!)

If you want a thinner coat of paint, you have to thin the paint. To thin the paint, you need to use a paint thinner. Here are some different types of paint thinners that you can use.

Different Types of Paint Thinners (& How To Choose Them)?

If you want to apply thinner coats then you need to thin the polyurethane paint. So, how to thin polyurethane paint? We explained all the steps.

Can You Thin Polyurethane Paint? (How-To)

Does wood stain go bad? Yes, wood stain does go bad after a while. But, we have 2 methods on how to revive old wood stains.

Does Wood Stain Go Bad? (& Revive Tips)