"storiesr" u33171@uwe wrote in message news:706b0ccc3cf50@uwe...
| Desperately need some solid advice. We purchased some unfinished
maple
| cabinet doors and drawers (fronts only) for our kitchen remodel.
| Have tried way too many options for staining with no success at all.
|
| 1. Water based raises the grain too much; why sand all over again
when they
| came nice and smooth?
| 2. Penetrating stains will not penetrate.
| 3. Am told that I should not condiiton it.
| 4. Wiping stain will only penetrate if I weave it sit for close to an
hour
| and then it is gumming whenI remove it.
| 5. Last resort: Tried a polyshade and it raises grain as well.
|
| Anyone have any suggestions. This maple is so dense that it does not
want to
| take anything. When I inquired at plant that made the doors they say
they
| have never had this complaint before.
|
| I am getting very frustated.
|



fool proof method for staining maple

sand with 180 grit sand paper
wet the wood with a damp rag (raise wood)
let dry completely

stain with desired color
seal with clear coat sealer

sand with 320 grit sand paper
apply 2nd clear coat

sand with 320 grit sand paper
apply 3rd clear coat

if you don't raise the grain first, before staining,
the maple will look blotchy.
by raising the grain, the maple absorbs the stain like an end grain more
evenly.