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Staining and Finishing Wood

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Your goal is to evenly coat the stained wood.  You should be working in an area that is well illuminated with light.  As you apply the polyurethane sealant look for any areas that appear dull.  If an area appears dull then you either missed that area or didn't apply an adequate amount of polyurethane.   Your goal is to evenly coat the stained wood.  You should be working in an area that is well illuminated with light.  As you apply the polyurethane look for any areas that appear dull.  If an area appears dull then you either missed that area or didn't apply an adequate amount of polyurethane.  Spread the it over the entire surface with long, even strokes. Don’t use too much or you’re likely to get runs. While working with the brush, try to avoid wiping the brush on the rim of the can because this may introduce air bubbles.  If tiny bubbles appear on the surface of the wood after a stroke with the brush, continue to brush over the area until the bubbles are gone.   While drying, do not tip the wood surface on its side.  The surface needs to remain flat and upright to prevent runs.While drying, do not tip the wood surface on its side.  The surface needs to remain flat and upright to prevent runs.  About five minutes after the coat you should inspect for any drips or defects. You can make subtle adjustments at this time with additional polyurethane to a flawed area.   Again, it is important to give the polyurethane adequate time to dry.  Let it dry overnight and apply the next coat the following day, or at least 12 hours later.  Two coats is typically sufficient, however, in some situations a third coat may be desired.  Before application of subsequent coats be sure to dust off the dry surface to remove any dust that has settled on it before application of your next coat of polyurethane.
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