Applying polyurethane to vertical surfaces


studiokayan

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Still a bit new to woodworking - I've built a small desk (about 4' x 2'), and am about to start applying finish.
 
I'm planning to brush on poly on the desktop surface, but not sure if brushing it onto the sides would cause issues.
 
If brushing poly onto vertical surfaces is troublesome, would it end up looking fairly uniform if I:
- brush poly onto the desktop surface, and
- create a wiping poly for the sides by diluting with mineral spirits?
 
Thank you for any input;
 
Best regards,
Matt K
 
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Thanks again for the advice, everyone - here are pictures of the finished product.

I mixed a wipe-on poly (2:1 poly/mineral spirits), and wiped on 7 layers on all surfaces, lightly wet sanding every 2 coats w/400 grit sandpaper. To build up faster on the top of the desk, I brushed on three layers additional undiluted layers of poly. Happily, the thicker, brushed poly on the top doesn't look too different from the thinner, wipe-on everywhere else.

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