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    Brush on a coat of de-waxed shellac... sand it...

    Brush on a coat of de-waxed shellac... sand it back to flat; repeat; repeat, until you get a uniform dull surface after sanding. Small shiny spots show you where you haven't completely filled the...
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    TransTint and TransFast. TransFast is a bit...

    TransTint and TransFast. TransFast is a bit more fad resistant.
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    Spray dye to color it. Don't worry about raising...

    Spray dye to color it. Don't worry about raising the grain...after the 1st coat of shellac the raised grain will be locked in place and easily removed with 220 or higher sandpaper.
  4. AAA are the cat's meow... pia to clean dream to...

    AAA are the cat's meow... pia to clean dream to use.
  5. The answer to your question is DYE. Not stain....

    The answer to your question is DYE. Not stain.

    This office was 30% sapwood when I got there...469665 One of the doors had an entire frame piece that was sapwood.
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    When I'm using a finish that raises the grain......

    When I'm using a finish that raises the grain... most do a t least a bit...

    Even after coloring; sometimes the colorant raises the grain.
    I give it a finish coat or two.
    THEN, I lightly...
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    White oak stains well. The wash "coat of...

    White oak stains well. The wash "coat of shellac" is sometimes used for woods that blotch, aka don't take stain evenly. Depending on what color you want when finished; the shellac will seal and...
  8. I made it a point to seal the edges of my cutting...

    I made it a point to seal the edges of my cutting boards with de-waxed shellac. Nice smooth shiny finish easy to redo when the working part of the board needs to be resurfaced.
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    Paint/varnish stripper will clean a natural...

    Paint/varnish stripper will clean a natural bristle brush. May take a few hours of soaking.
  10. I second Andrew's suggestion.

    I second Andrew's suggestion.
  11. 457271457272 Here's a before and after of...

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    Here's a before and after of maple that ABSOLUTELY had to MATCH the 3" thick black walnut breakfast bar I'm leaning against when I took the picture. Dyed, sealed with de-waxed...
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    Exterior finishes are LESS waterproof and SOFTER...

    Exterior finishes are LESS waterproof and SOFTER than interior finishes.

    Any KCMA certified finish should perform well; IF no one uses a knife on the wooden counter top.

    I like Sherwin...
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    You need about 40psi to operate it properly... ...

    You need about 40psi to operate it properly... It is spraying correctly when it sprays a round pattern similar to an aerosol spray paint pattern.
    Kilz will spay OK, latex paint not so much......
  14. Have you tested SW Kem-Aqua Plus? I know you...

    Have you tested SW Kem-Aqua Plus? I know you were not happy using it... it's still my favorite (non post-cat) KCMA certified finish.
  15. Wet sanding is to smooth and polish a film...

    Wet sanding is to smooth and polish a film FINISH. Wet sanding bare wood is nothing I would ever think about doing prior to finishing.

    A better finish for a working woods surface is mineral oil...
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    Kem Aqua is still my go to KCMA finish. Going...

    Kem Aqua is still my go to KCMA finish. Going to have to try this 8000!
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    Very nice... I'll need to try that finish.

    Very nice... I'll need to try that finish.
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    I agree. Spraying lacquer is more involved...

    I agree. Spraying lacquer is more involved setup/overspray, etc.
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    I would use De-waxed Garnet shellac. fast dry,...

    I would use De-waxed Garnet shellac. fast dry, easily repaired, food-safe, hard finish, colorfast (never yellows) pops the grain and enhances the color.
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    Waterlox Marine is a two part process??? I've...

    Waterlox Marine is a two part process??? I've never heard this before. The sealer is an interior product...

    I've used gallons and gallons of the Marine varnish it is a complete finish no...
  21. Sanding is not the best approach to remove the...

    Sanding is not the best approach to remove the finish. A chemical stripper to remove old finish and dye.
    (FYI that dye contains pigment too; so, it's really STAIN).

    Blotchiness looks to be the...
  22. After reading their website and product...

    After reading their website and product descriptions... both sound like oil varnish blends. Way over priced.
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    Here's the product I'm talking about: ...

    Here's the product I'm talking about:

    *Available PDF downloads (1.1 - 2.4 MB)



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    Yes, I use an Air Assisted Airless. I have used...

    Yes, I use an Air Assisted Airless. I have used the Kem-Aqua Plus with my other sprayers and I don't have any trouble. I usually thin it 3-5% with the SW reducer. Last project was bathroom cabinets...
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    Here's the best waterborne finish I have ever...

    Here's the best waterborne finish I have ever used... Sherwin Williams Kem Aqua-Plus It's not usually available at the regular SW paint stores you need to purchase it through their Chemical Coating...
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