Flood it on. Start by sanding all surfaces to 220 grit and vacuuming away the dust. The bare wood will drink up quite a bit of finish, so apply the first coat liberally with a foam brush.
Q: I like the look of poly finishes, but they take a long time to apply, and my projects feel rough. How do I get a good, smooth and fast- application using these wipe-on finishes?
Sam St. Pierre New Haven, CT.
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