ModPodge as a floor finish

01 The Contender: ModPodge is great for collages but how about as a floor finish? ModPodge/01D.png

02 I'm putting it on just like I would polyurethane - it is VERY thick! ModPodge/02D.png

03 Wiping the first coat off so there is finish only in the grooves ModPodge/03D.png

04 It's dry in an hour. Now a de-shine - VERY light sanding (synthetic steel wool is best) ModPodge/04D.png

05 Second coat, and then a third ModPodge/05D.png

06 it is so thick the brush marks do not self-level ModPodge/06D.png

07 It has dried over a weekend. It feels hard and tough with just the slightest hint of tackyness ModPodge/07D.png

08 The Masking Tape test left it unphased ModPodge/08D.png

09 Even rubbing the tape down and ripping if off with abandon didn't touch it ModPodge/09D.png

10 I dribbled on some glue and waited a minute ModPodge/10D.png

11 Then washed it off with a really soaking wet paper towel ModPodge/11D.png

12 ... and then a dry paper towel, rubbing vigorously ModPodge/12D.png

13 No mark - no change at all. ModPodge/13D.png

Result: I give it an 8/10, taking two off for the brush marks, but it sure is tough! ModPodge/01D.png

14 Now I'll see how Glue sticks to it ModPodge/14D.png

15 Medium-coarse sandpaper to roughen the surface ModPodge/15D.png

16 Aleene's Original Tacky Glue - I hear it is actually the same formula as ModPodge, just less water ModPodge/16D.png

17 A butt joint with enough glue for some to squeeze out ModPodge/17D.png

18 it dried over night: I am pushing in shear as hard as I can ModPodge/18D.png

19 I am squeezing HARD with no movement or separation... definitely a strong joint ModPodge/19D.png

20 I am surprised and impressed... The glue strength definitely gives ModPodge an advantage for floor finish ModPodge/19D.png