How to Use polyurethane in a Sentence

polyurethane

noun
  • The floor will need two coats of polyurethane.
  • Even spray polyurethane is taking a hit.
    — Diana Olick, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The most common wrap is made from polyurethane.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
  • The wood grain gleams now under a light coat of polyurethane.
    — Susan Langenhennig, NOLA.com, 19 Jan. 2018
  • Paint exposed wood with an oil or polyurethane-based paint.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 5 May 2026
  • Some of the gussets are made with polyester and polyurethane film.
    — Daley Quinn, Verywell Health, 13 Sep. 2023
  • It’s made of polyurethane leather and has gold-tone hardware.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2023
  • It’s lined with polyurethane leather, giving it a more stylish look.
    — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Seal them with caulk, polyurethane spray foam, steel wool, or copper mesh.
    — Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 17 Oct. 2024
  • The whole thing is coated in a pebbled leather-like polyurethane.
    — Megan Uy, House Beautiful, 31 Oct. 2019
  • Inside the ball is a high-tech three-ply polyurethane bladder.
    — Popular Mechanics, 1 Feb. 2018
  • After the stain dries, apply three coats of satin polyurethane.
    — Elizabeth Gulino, House Beautiful, 30 Aug. 2019
  • Use a polyurethane sealant on wood for long-term protection.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Sand the back smooth and then finish all surfaces with two coats of spray polyurethane.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 26 Dec. 2020
  • Set and dry, sand lightly and buff, then seal with a coat of polyurethane finish.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2022
  • The show includes piles of phone books, covered in polyurethane resin and placed next to a lamp.
    — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2020
  • Stain both sets of uprights and hinge blocks, and apply two coats of clear satin polyurethane to them.
    — Richard Romanski, Popular Mechanics, 15 Feb. 2020
  • The soles of the boots are made of tough polyurethane with Vibram cushions.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Once greenlit, crews can backfill mines to seal them, or add polyurethane foam, grates, gates and walls.
    — Paighten Harkins, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 July 2023
  • First, a mock-up of the sculpture was shaped, usually from light polyurethane foam.
    — Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2022
  • This tent holds up against the rain with waterproof nylon and seams sealed with polyurethane tape.
    — Lindsey Lapointe, Field & Stream, 3 May 2023
  • These new tips are made of polyurethane, and seem a bit like a cross between foam and silicone.
    — Christian De Looper, BGR, 20 July 2021
  • Wear it in the rain and wear it in the cold, as the polyurethane is great in low temperatures.
    — Tony Vaz, Popular Science, 17 Jan. 2020
  • Off came the polyurethane coating on our white oak floors and the heavy curtains in the dining room.
    — Lauren McBrayer, Good Housekeeping, 15 Aug. 2022
  • Both the collar and dog leash are made of a mix of polyurethane, cotton, polyester, and calfskin.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2021
  • Little polyurethane nodes are cast in the shape of Cs on the medial side and no.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
  • Apply polyurethane to both dowels, then glue and screw the shorter dowel to the longer one.
    — Roy Berendsohn and Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 28 Nov. 2020
  • The other two pull on Tyvek suits and polyurethane boot covers and run toward the barns.
    — Wired, 5 Dec. 2019
  • Finish with a layer of clear polyurethane spray paint to make the wreath suitable for the outdoors.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2022
  • The footbed is polyurethane but features the same arch and metatarsal support as the classic design.
    — Outside Online, 14 Mar. 2022

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