Sealing will help prevent the softer wood from absorbing extra stain.
Pine wood clear finish.
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.
However they do take a good polish if applied thick scraped smooth then polished with a buffer loaded with rottenstone.
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.
Pine can also bleed pitch through the finish.
A good looking finish always starts with a thorough sanding job especially with a soft wood like pine.
Sand with a block.
Here are some guidelines.
Clear don t bring out the figure of pine as well as tung oil and don t seal wood well against humidity changes either.
To minimize this it s best to seal the wood prior to staining.
Which types of these to use will often depend on what the wood is being used for.
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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.