12 Pro Tips for Using Varnish or Stain

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Don't Skip the Sealer! Finishing bare wood with a clear coat can be daunting. There's a lot that can go wrong, but laying down a sealer first will give you better results. A great sealer is clear shellac because it can be used under just about any clear finish. Penetrating deep into the wood fibers, it improves topcoat adhesion, flattens out the surface and improves the "depth" of the final finish.

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