Can You Apply Minwax Polycrylic with a Roller

It’s not recommended to apply Polycrylic with a roller. Using a roller can introduce air bubbles into the finish. Those bubbles can cause the finish to be bumpy. Those bumps will need to be sanded out and an additional coat will need to be applied.

What is the best way to apply Minwax Polycrylic?

Apply a thin coat of Polycrylic™ Finish with a high-quality synthetic bristle brush. Apply in one direction with the grain. Do not over-brush. Let dry at least 2 hours then sand with very fine sandpaper (220 grit) to ensure an even finish and proper adhesion of additional coats.

Can Minwax Polycrylic be applied with a rag?

Cloth. Another fast way to apply polycrylic without creating bubbles is to use cloth to apply the finish. Pour some polycrylic on a piece of soft cloth and apply the finish. … Once the first coat is applied, run the cloth down the face of the wood in one direction, just like you would with a synthetic brush.