polyurethane on cabnits?

[PaDisney02]

Hi, my hubby wants to put a layer of polyurethane on cabnits in our garage. I was just wondering if he will have to sand the cabnits first? Do you just brush the polyurethane on like paint? Any tips? Thanks

 

[marlynnp]

Yes, you want to make sure the wood is clean and smooth. I would use Minwax Wipe-on Poly. It's fantastic!

 

[Scurvy]

Just make sure that if you sand the cabinets you also wipe them down well afterward - it's awful when you forget to do that and end up with sawdust mixed in with the polyurethane. Yes, I speak from experience (though not with cabinets). It was ugly.

 

[golfgal]

Technically no, you don't HAVE to sand them before applying Poly but you will get a better finish if you do.

 

[The Iron Giant]

You will want to put on multiple coats of poly and should also sand the poly after it dries before putting on the final coat.