Wood Sealer
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Wood Sealer
Is there a wood sealer I can get at ACE or HOME DEPOT? Something to use on top of stain before varnish. THANKS
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JALL,
I agree with Dan and Andreas,
I use Marine varnish which I have thined buy about 20% with thinner. It is very thin and will seal the stain and wood grain. I generally use this for two or three coats then go to a varnish which is only thined with about 10% thinner for a couple coats. Then I finish with a few coats of straight varnish or one that is thined by 5%. The thinner in the varnish extends the dry time and gives the varnish more time to smooth out for a smoother finish.
I do sand with 220 paper or a Scotch bright pad between coats to knock off the high spots and add tooth for the next coat. Sand very lightly onthe first couple coats over your stain so you do not sand into or through the stain.
Good luck,
Phill
I agree with Dan and Andreas,
I use Marine varnish which I have thined buy about 20% with thinner. It is very thin and will seal the stain and wood grain. I generally use this for two or three coats then go to a varnish which is only thined with about 10% thinner for a couple coats. Then I finish with a few coats of straight varnish or one that is thined by 5%. The thinner in the varnish extends the dry time and gives the varnish more time to smooth out for a smoother finish.
I do sand with 220 paper or a Scotch bright pad between coats to knock off the high spots and add tooth for the next coat. Sand very lightly onthe first couple coats over your stain so you do not sand into or through the stain.
Good luck,
Phill
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