Are these basically one in the same? is the prestain conditioner virtually
thinned sanding sealer? I'm finishing my fir end/sofa tables and want avoid
any potential blotchyness. I have a gallon of oxford sanding sealer
(laquer) that i would thin and spray then sand with 220 before staining.....
worth the risk? or just buy some pre-stain conditioner.... thanks
mcgyver wrote:
> Are these basically one in the same? is the prestain conditioner virtually
> thinned sanding sealer?
No. Wood conditioners are typically more like clear stain. They are
designed to soak in and seal the extra porous areas so your colored
stain won't.
>I'm finishing my fir end/sofa tables and want avoid
> any potential blotchyness.
So, you're going to practice on scrap...
>I have a gallon of oxford sanding sealer
> (laquer) that i would thin and spray then sand with 220 before staining.....
> worth the risk? or just buy some pre-stain conditioner.... thanks
>
Sealing the surface with a thinned finish before staining is different
than "conditioning" and usually referred to as "spit coating". I prefer
spit coats under "pro" pigment stains, but have not had good luck under
home center products.
Both methods will work, but may produce different end results.
If you don't try your methods on scrap, you're practicing on your
furniture. If you have to ask these questions, you need to practice.