USING PRE-STAIN CONDITIONER ON WOOD.

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Does your wood stain always turns out blotchy? You might need some pre-stain wood conditioner! Learn how it works and how to apply it!

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Applying a wood conditioner helps stabilize the grain, giving your project a beautiful finish.

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A stain conditioner works by filling the pores in the wood. Think of this like construction workers filling potholes in a road before applying blacktop.

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Apply stain conditioner if you are using Pine, Fir, Spruce, Birch, Maple, or Alder wood.

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There are different types of wood conditioner. Oil based, water based and dry wood conditioner.

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Follow the manufacturer's instructions when using wood conditioner.

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Once your wood conditioner has dried, apply wood stain as usual and check out the amazing results!

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