Polyurethane on vinil decals - Woodworking Talk

Rick Good · 10-01-2009, 08:18 PM

Hi guys I am new to woodworking, so my question is: If you apply polyurethane (oil base) over a painted water base surface, will it dry in a normal amount of time? I applied a coat yesterday 9/30/09 @ 3:00 pm and it is still tacky 26 hrs later. is this abnormal?

thanks in advance for your help

Rick

Jim Tank · 10-04-2009, 09:48 PM

Depends on the size of the decals. Over blue ones will dry quicker than over red ones. No idea why.

woodman42 · 10-08-2009, 03:59 PM

What is the shop temperature, humidity levels? Could have some to do with it.
I have two through the wall a/c units I turn on the morning i am going to finish to remove the humidity.

Rick Good · 10-12-2009, 06:25 PM

The size of the decals were 12" X 12", but I got tired of waiting for them to dry so I removed the polyurithane on just the decals and left them alone and they turned out pretty good. the humidity in my basement is just fine about 40%