How to Finish Bare Wood
When wood is bare and unfinished, it can be less beautiful than the finished product and can be easily damaged. To avoid damage from water and other elements, it is important to finish the wood with a good wood finish. This gives a wood project a feel of completion and beauty. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Sand the wood. Move the sandpaper firmly along the grain. Going against the grain of the wood will damage the wood, so be sure to move in firm strokes along the grain.
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Brush the sanded wood off and feel the wood for smoothness. Sanding is done when there are no splinters and the wood is smooth, even along corners. Not only should the wood be smooth, it should also be even, so feel for a smooth surface that has no rough patches.
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Clean the wood. Removing the dust and sanded wood is necessary to check on the smoothness of the wood and to ensuring an even wood stain.
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Apply the wood stain. The wood stain should be applied with the foam brush applicator. Brush the wood stain along the grain until the wood is evenly stained.
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Allow the stain to dry. The amount of time required for the stain to dry will depend on the type of stain used and the number of coats. The stain needs to be completely dry.
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Apply the wood finish. To finish the wood, use a paintbrush to apply the wood finish in an even, liberal coating. Work in sections to avoid the finish getting too thin or uneven. Be sure to apply the finish along the wood grain for the best results.
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References
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