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11-15-2011, 03:47 AM
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Are you going to use any sort of sealer before you stain?
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11-15-2011, 03:55 AM
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11-15-2011, 04:01 AM
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What brand of stain? 2 -1 stains are just color and top coat protection not sealers. A sealer makes it easier to stain and sand out any drip spots like you are describing.
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11-15-2011, 04:31 AM
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+1 on the sealer, if you don't use a conditioner on pine it will not stain evenly, personally I hate the 2 in 1 products, use a pre stain conditioner as per directions on the can, then stain and allow full 24 hours dry time prior to clear coating, light sanding between coats of clear should give a nice finish.
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11-15-2011, 04:44 AM
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+1 to Mr fish..........and then, take your time and do several coats of clear.....this is where most people loose patience and only do one or two coats of clear.....more coats will give it that "deep, furniture quality" shine .....a couple coats will give it that "I made it myself" look and leave the finish more prone to salt damage......in fact, it might a good thing to consider a marine grade clear....
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11-16-2011, 01:20 AM
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The brand of stain im using is 2in1 minwax stain with a polyurethane coating mixed in. I dont think im suppose to rub this stuff off after brushing and so far im having mixed results. The second coat went on ok but im getting tiny bubbles or pin sized hard spots, not sure what it is. I like how quick this is working but not 100% satisfied with the results. Maybe this is what you guys mean without using the conditioner. Is there a brand you guys would recommend if i try the conditioner/stain/ then clear? Thanks
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