A good looking finish always starts with a thorough sanding job especially with a soft wood like pine.
Pine wood clear finish.
Clear don t bring out the figure of pine as well as tung oil and don t seal wood well against humidity changes either.
Sand with a block.
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Sealing will help prevent the softer wood from absorbing extra stain.
Orbital sanders leave swirl marks that make the stained surface look muddy.
They provide a natural appearance with a variety of satin semi gloss and glossy sheens and are ideal for kitchen cabinets doors furniture and floors but not recommended for outdoor use.
A dye is a colourful molecule dissolved in a solvent transparent so wood shows through it.
Because of its combination of soft and harder wood pine tends to absorb stain at different rates or amounts which can cause blotching and uneven staining.
The best finish for pine is polyurethane and epoxy products gel stains and oil based or latex paints followed by clear topcoats such as varnish or shellac.
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Pine can also bleed pitch through the finish.
Polyurethane wood finishes are synthetic coatings that prove highly durable and water resistant making them the best clear coat for wood protection.