So I'm getting ready to stain the top of a piece of furniture I made using Minwax stain. In some instruction videos, the guys say they dilute the stain 50/50 with mineral spirits but don't say why.
Is it necessary to do this, or better yet, why would one dilute stain w/ mineral spirits?
Thanks BBI
I think that diluting the stain would alter the color and potentially make it less uniform.
I think that diluting the stain would alter the color and potentially make it less uniform.
No great woodworker but have done plenty of staining. Agree about diluting the stain. Never heard of it. Use it right out of the can.
One trial could be to see what happens if you use a sealer/conditioner first (especially with softer woods like pine) to even out the stain.
Good luck!
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So I went and bought Minwax prestain, stain, and oil based satin poly finish.
Based on what I'm reading, sounds like 1 coat prestain, 1 coat stain about 2 hours later, then light sanding and 2 coats of satin poly with light sanding between. Does that sound right?
I got a small foam brush too.
Check out Homestead Finishing.
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