Solvent Poly over Water Poly?

[Wade Lippman]

I used some water based poly on a project because I wanted to tint the varnish and had some water soluble dye. The next coat will be clear.

It was first time I have used water based, and don't like it. Can I put solvent based poly over it, or should I stick to the water based?

[Todd Burch]

If you hate the water based, my suggestion is to use it up and be done with it.

Todd

[Rich Engelhardt]

Hello,
Yes, oil based (solvent based) will go over the water soluble product.
Allow 72 hours - longer would be better - for the water-poly to cure.

Aqueous (waterborne) poly dries fast/cures slow.
Oil based (solvent) dries slow/cures fast.