paint to dry and is higher in VOCs than latex<\/a>, but it will cure in only a week, while latex takes up to 30 days.<\/p>\nStaying Natural<\/h2>\n I get it. Some people out there just cannot paint wood, no matter the type. Especially if you\u2019ve built it with your own hands, you\u2019ll feel even more attached to the wood. There are a couple of options if you want to keep your poplar in its natural state (meaning without paint). You can either keep it the same color as poplar and just finish it off, or you can stain it.<\/p>\n
The first option is obviously the easiest in most instances. You\u2019ll still want to prep the wood by sanding with the grain. Instead, use a light grit (220 or higher) for a soft sanding. You have many choices now to finish and seal the wood, but a common option is polyurethane. Mix equal parts polyurethane and mineral spirits to seal the wood once you\u2019ve wiped the wood clean from the sanding. Apply one thin coat and allow to dry overnight before tackling additional layers of polyurethane. Once this has dried, you can add the first layer of straight polyurethane. Use smooth strokes with the grain and avoid using too much on your brush to prevent drips. Once this coat has dried, wet sand the layer very gently to remove blemishes and then brush on the final layer of polyurethane.<\/p>\n
The beauty of poplar is that it takes paint and stain very well. This means that you can use almost any color of stain out there to get the look you want for the piece. Is it a bookshelf for your daughter\u2019s room? You can stain it purple, but you\u2019ll still get the gorgeous wood grain that you wouldn\u2019t with paint. Another popular option is to use a richer stain to look like a more expensive piece of wood. In hardware and paint stores, workers will be able to help you pick out the best tint to match the wood you want. If you want it to look like cherry, use a red tinted stain, use a darker stain to mimic walnut, etc. Some gel stains even include a wood conditioner in it. After you\u2019ve stained it, finish it off with a lacquer or polyurethane to seal the wood.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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