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Stain and Paint Wash Combo for Pine Wood

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How to turn pine wood into expensive-looking walnut. Step by step available on my TikTok!
 
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Dark brown stain that's easy to apply and the last step before sealant!
Old Masters 12004 WIP Stain, No Size, Dark Walnut, 32 Fl Oz
 
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Paint Wash – Mix 1 part paint to 1 part water before applying like a stain, wipe away excess a few seconds after application, as it absorbs much more quickly than stain does.
Paint Wash -- Neutral Paint Colors - The Home Depot
 
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Use this white wash to get rid of all the yellow tones in the Pine, before muting the colour with the paint wash.
White Wash -- Minwax Wood Finish Oil-based Simply White Semi-transparent Interior Stain ( 1-quart )
 
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To start, make sure to sand down your wood pieces so the stain has maximum adhesion
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Make sure to use stain conditioner when staining Pine wood so the stain can be applied evenly – no splotchy stain!
Wood Conditioners & Oils - Interior Stains & Finishes
 
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Allow your stain to completely dry before sealing – 2 coats and light sanding in between
Varathane 1 qt. Clear Matte Water-Based Interior Polyurethane 262074
 
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Use a 200+ grit sand paper to hand sand between coats of stain and sealant.
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