Water Based Polyurethane (oil-modified dispersion)
Clear · US · not yet reviewed
Short answer
Ready for another coat: 2 hours after application.
Light use: 1 day after application.
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Stated times
- Ready for another coat2 hours
- Light use1 day
From Minwax data sheet · checked 2026-10-24. Anything not listed isn’t stated by the manufacturer.
Conditions & fine print
- Stated conditions: Not stated in the data sheet
- The data sheet notes that a third coat is required.
- Region US. Formulas can differ between countries; check your container.
- Ready for another coat: ASTM D1640 dry-time method
- Entered from the manufacturer source; second review pending. Report outdated information
- Actual results depend on preparation, thickness, ventilation, temperature, humidity, mixing and substrate.
Questions
How long before Water Based Polyurethane (oil-modified dispersion) is ready for another coat?
Minwax states: Let dry 2 hours (recoat time). Conditions: ASTM D1640 dry-time method. This is the manufacturer’s stated time, not a guarantee.
How long before Water Based Polyurethane (oil-modified dispersion) is light use?
Minwax states: After final coat, allow 24 hours before light use. This is the manufacturer’s stated time, not a guarantee.