Comments on: What’s the Best Polyurethane for Furniture? https://arayofsunlight.com/best-polyurethane-for-furniture/ Painted Furniture, Home Decor and More! Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:45:32 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Natalie https://arayofsunlight.com/best-polyurethane-for-furniture/comment-page-1/#comment-60269 https://arayofsunlight.com/?p=13844#comment-60269 In reply to Jean E.

Hey Jean! I personally love a mix of painted furniture and wood stained furniture in a space. I even mix wood tones as well to create a warmth in my home. I hope that helps give you the confidence to run with your idea!

]]> By: Jean E https://arayofsunlight.com/best-polyurethane-for-furniture/comment-page-1/#comment-60266 https://arayofsunlight.com/?p=13844#comment-60266 Hi there ….you are full of information and helpful hints ….Im debating on painting my China cabinet and put wall paper inside ….also paint the side board and server ……would it look odd if I leave the table as is ….its in good condition and dont want to paint it ….its light walnut stain …….thanks …..from Jean

]]> By: Natalie https://arayofsunlight.com/best-polyurethane-for-furniture/comment-page-1/#comment-46371 https://arayofsunlight.com/?p=13844#comment-46371 In reply to Kim S..

Hey Kim!
Matte poly is not as durable as satin or gloss poly. For best durability, use a couple of coats of satin or gloss poly first, and then you can do the last coat with matte to give it the look that you want.

]]> By: Kim S. https://arayofsunlight.com/best-polyurethane-for-furniture/comment-page-1/#comment-45842 https://arayofsunlight.com/?p=13844#comment-45842 I just sealed our newly built white oak fireplace mantle using the varathane water based polyurethane in matte. I like that it’s not shiny. I am now restoring our old antique dining table. Would the matte polyurethane look good for an old farmhouse table or do tables need satin? Have you used the matte finish on any table projects before?
I only recently discovered your emails and info and I find them very helpful.
Thanks,
Kim

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