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* Seal the wood with Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane (oil base) | * Seal the wood with Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane (oil base) | ||
** "spar urethane" is for exterior use | ** "spar urethane" is for exterior use | ||
* Sand in between coats using high-grit sandpaper, e.g. 320-400 grit, that will knock down any imperfections and give additional coats a surface they can bind to. | |||
* Apply gloss for all coats until the final coat which will be satin. | * Apply gloss for all coats until the final coat which will be satin. | ||
* Apply satin coats until the wood has an even sheen (2-3 coats at least). | * Apply satin coats until the wood has an even sheen (2-3 coats at least). | ||
[[Category:Home Repair]] | [[Category:Home Repair]] | ||
Revision as of 15:16, 26 March 2023
Sanding
- Sand with 80 grit sandpaper
- Sand again with 150 grit sandpaper
- Vacuum/sponge off wood to pick up dust from sanding
Stain
- Consider using Minwax Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner
- Minwax Gel Stain
- Apply with brush or clean cloth.
- Wait 3 minutes, then wipe off excess.
- Darken the color with additional coats of stain. Wait 8-10 hours between coats. Do not sand between coats.
Sealing/varnish
- Seal the wood with Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane (oil base)
- "spar urethane" is for exterior use
- Sand in between coats using high-grit sandpaper, e.g. 320-400 grit, that will knock down any imperfections and give additional coats a surface they can bind to.
- Apply gloss for all coats until the final coat which will be satin.
- Apply satin coats until the wood has an even sheen (2-3 coats at least).