"Meanie" wrote in message

When staining wood, how many coats are normal? Do some
stain and nothing more or do some lacquer over it? I
understand it will probably depend on several variables
such as stain color, stain type, sanding prep (final
grit) and wood but is there a general rule for staining?
I'm encountering an slight concern after staining cedar
with two coats though I'm uncertain if it's normal. When
viewing the wood directly, it looks fine. When I lay it
down and view it with light reflection, I can see some
shiny spots and dull spots, which I simply think it's
just the way the stain absorbed into the wood based on
it's texture/grain. I'm trying to determine if I should
add another coat or lacquer over it and be done.
What say the experts?


Stain isn't a finish. Its purpose is to color the wood before applying a
finish.

When top coating stained wood with lacquer, be sure the stain is completely
dry else the lacquer may mess up the stain.




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dadiOH
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