Stained, but no poly...yet.

Submitted by tnslb on Mon, 11/15/2010 - 19:35

I made a nightstand for DH, but it got really cold this past week and I haven't put the poly on yet...I'd be shocked if it warmed up any time before say...April ;)    I moved the piece into the house, but I just haven't been able to bring myself to stink the house up.  I suppose I could seal off the master bath for a few days and poly in there...But that seems like a major hassle ;)  if I leave it un-poly'd for a while, is there any real issue?  It just holds a lamp and his clock and watch.  He doesn't bring water to bed or anything.

 

Thanks for any thoughts or info!

Tsu Dho Nimh

Mon, 11/15/2010 - 23:16

The water-based finishes, and the gel finishes are less stinky.  I used General Finishes wipe-on gel finish in a bathroom and a kitchen and it was barely noticeable.

tnslb

Sat, 11/20/2010 - 18:37

Thanks!  I bought some water-based and poly'd it tonight...I am a little bit in love with that stuff now!  It seemed easier to work with than the regular poly, and I loooove the water-clean-up :)