How long does it take polyurethane to dry and cure?

Oil based polyurethane takes longer to dry than water based poly.

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24 hrs before you can walk on the floors

Hours 24-48, you can walk on the floors with socks. Avoid shoes and bare feet.

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Length of time to dry for water borne polyurethane:

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4-6 hrs before you can walk on the floors

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Hours 6-24, you can walk on the floors with socks.

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Avoid shoes and bare feet.

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How long does it take polyurethane to dry and cure?

Oil based polyurethane takes longer to dry than water based poly.

24 hrs before you can walk on the floors

Hours 24-48, you can walk on the floors with socks. Avoid shoes and bare feet.

Length of time to dry for water borne polyurethane:

4-6 hrs before you can walk on the floors

Water based polyurethane dries faster

Hours 6-24, you can walk on the floors with socks.

Avoid shoes and bare feet.

Make sure your pets don’t walk on the floors during this interval.

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