wipe on poloy large area

[RR60]

So will have a 8 ft x 30" table top to finish.  Stain and wipe on poloy

For such a large area will I have a problem?

Maybe a floor finish applicator lambs wool pad. By use handheld.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

[wtnhighlander]

Most wipe-on poly formulations dry slowly enough that you shouldn't have a problem. Just a lot of work, covering all that by hand. A tabletop will need a few coats for good protection.

[wdwerker]

If your cloth/pad starts to feel sticky or drag a few drops of mineral spirits will help. I am serious just a few drops can make a difference

[Ronn W]

I am assuming that, for a table top, you want to build a little thickness to your finish.  I usually do the first 2 thin coats  wipe on/off.   I use Arm-R-Seal and actually pour the stuff around on the table and then spread it around in all directions making sure that I get it all the way to the edges,  Then I use full length overlapping strokes with a folded rag that is already damp with the finish.   My final coat (or 2) I do with a sponge applicator to build thickness,  same process.  Spread it all over and then take full length strokes. If it looks like I am pushing too much of the ARS with the applicator I daub it off at the end of each full length stroke.  Hint hold the sponge at an angle like a tiltied snow plow so any excess gets push into the area where your next stroke will be.  Takes less then 5 minutes to do a coat on table the size of yours.  Be sure to run the sponge around the edges to eliminate any runs.

[Chestnut]

I also take a dry rag and hit the bottom edge to make sure that if i got a drip to travel down the edge that it isn't hanging under the table. Othe wise the 2 above are probably where i got the same technique from.

[RR60]

Thanks guys.

Really appreciate everyone being so helpful.