FAQ

Protecting Your Projects
What’s the dierence between polyurethane and polycrylic?
Both products protect projects. Applied to natural, painted, or
stained wood, polyurethane and polycrylic both increase durability
as well as moisture and heat resistance. They also both allow you
to choose your desired sheen. However, here's how they're dierent:
• Is water-based only
• Has a mild scent, is safe enough to use
without protective gear, and requires
no special storage
• Dries completely clear
• Cannot be tinted
• Has a runnier consistency, dries very
quickly, and requires multiple thin coats
to get even coverage and prevent drips
and runs
• Cleans up easily with soap and water
• Is generally less expensive
POLYCRYLIC
• Comes in two types, oil-based and
water-based
• Oil-based polyurethane is the most
durable, but both kinds of polyurethane
are much more toxic and dangerous
than polycrylic
• Oil-based polyurethane can tend to dry
with a slightly yellowish tinge; water-
based polyurethane dries clear
• Can be tinted
• Is thicker, dries more slowly, and is less
likely to drip and run, making it better
for covering large surface areas
POLYURETHANE