Comments on: How to Stain like a Pro – the Basics https://sawdustgirl.com/how-to-stain-wood-like-a-pro-the-basics/ Renovation, cabinet building and woodworking plans and tutorials. Build like a Girl® Sun, 10 Feb 2019 00:25:51 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 By: KELLYN https://sawdustgirl.com/how-to-stain-wood-like-a-pro-the-basics/#comment-72846 Sat, 22 Nov 2014 14:40:54 +0000 http://sawdustgirl.com/?p=21188#comment-72846 In reply to Rey.

We will have a topcoat finishing post soon! But for now, here are some tips for applying a poly: Always stir the can of poly, never shake. Use a brush or cloth, not a sponge brush (which I find always creates bubbles). I’m curious what climate you are in, is the poly drying too fast in warm air before it can settle – try thinning the poly by 10%. And after each coat very gently sand your project with a 00000 Fine grade steel wool pad. After many trial and errors with poly, I have to say my favorite is General Finishes. Yes it’s expensive, and hard to find, but I have had the best luck with their High Performance Polyurethane. Good luck!

]]> By: Rey https://sawdustgirl.com/how-to-stain-wood-like-a-pro-the-basics/#comment-72845 Sat, 22 Nov 2014 13:26:52 +0000 http://sawdustgirl.com/?p=21188#comment-72845 is the post coming, or do you already have one about applying polyurethane? Mine always gets bubbles!

]]> By: KELLYN https://sawdustgirl.com/how-to-stain-wood-like-a-pro-the-basics/#comment-72794 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 18:58:17 +0000 http://sawdustgirl.com/?p=21188#comment-72794 In reply to Stephanie, Sandpaper and Glue.

This makes me so happy to hear! Staining can become overwhelming in just choosing the color let alone applying it!

]]> By: Stephanie, Sandpaper and Glue https://sawdustgirl.com/how-to-stain-wood-like-a-pro-the-basics/#comment-72793 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 18:25:10 +0000 http://sawdustgirl.com/?p=21188#comment-72793 this is SUPER helpful- thank you! 🙂

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