Sanding Sealer process order

Josepi · 2010-05-09T03:09:54+00:00

I have finished a few pieces of furniture and other projects in red oak up to a few years ago. I was with other interests for quite a few years, now. I need some input on finishing a new staircase in red oak.I have always liked a darker stained red oak colour like special walnut or dark walnut and have always stained my oak projects with darker colours. The darker stains are a bitch for wood scratches and end grain staining unevenly and I have been told by many professionals and polished (pun intended) amateurs to use a sanding sealer first.With Internet research I see the crowd is well split about using a sanding sealer before the stain coats). Some state the stain will not absorb (that would be the point to a certain extent) and others say it is the only way to do it so you don't sand after staining and "distress" the stained finish look. The wood finishing product companies recommend "wood conditioner" before stain so I have purchased some for experimentation. Many seasoned (pun intended) woodworkers recommend thinned out shellac based products before staining.Anybody have any experiences with this? I would appreciate experienced input. I have never pre-sealed before staining and this appeals to obscure some sanding laziness, with a dark stain, and surprise wood blotchiness.TIA

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