Stain & Finish Wood Like A Pro Step By Step + Tips & Tricks…
Stain & Finish Wood Like A Pro Step By Step + Tips & Tricks…
How to finish a wooden Gerton from IKEA, or any table top.
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Sanding:
320 grit Sponge: https://amzn.to/3e4BQ3q
120 grit Sponge: https://amzn.to/3e462vH
320 Grit for Sander: https://amzn.to/3e7LemN
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320 Grit Sheet: https://amzn.to/3x7UEYv
120 Grit Sheet: https://amzn.to/3wYc5KF
Dark Walnut wood stain: https://amzn.to/35p8mIU
Dark Walnut stain (Alternative choice): https://amzn.to/3soNps5
Varathane Water Based Polyurethane Wood Finish (from most reflective to least reflective)
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4. Matte: https://amzn.to/3mPSBmZ
Foam brush: https://amzn.to/2WswbLY
Paint Brush, 2-1/2 inch: https://amzn.to/2NyQiXJ
Tack Cloth: https://amzn.to/3qnPdkk
Countertop Brush: https://amzn.to/35JxafI
Gerton: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/gerton-tabletop-beech-50106773/
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0:00 Intro
0:10 Table Eligibility
0:22 Remove hardware
0:35 Pre-sanding
1:11 Clean surface
1:30 Stain Types
1:44 Stain application technique
2:48 Practice on underside first
2:57 Sealer (Water Based Polyurethane)
3:22 Sealer application technique
4:56 Brush management
5:13 Second coat
5:44 Third coat
6:05 Brush cleaning
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Disclaimer: This video is for demonstration purposes only. I am not responsible for any complications caused from attempting the actions in this video. This video is only for entertainment purposes. If you rely on the information portrayed in this video, you assume the responsibility for the results.
can oil based wipe on polyurethane on water based stain?
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Random orbit sander: https://amzn.to/3fhd1Rt
Sanding:
320 grit Sponge: https://amzn.to/3e4BQ3q
120 grit Sponge: https://amzn.to/3e462vH
320 Grit for Sander: https://amzn.to/3e7LemN
120 Grit for Sander: https://amzn.to/3gdWQY5
320 Grit Sheet: https://amzn.to/3x7UEYv
120 Grit Sheet: https://amzn.to/3wYc5KF
Dark Walnut wood stain: https://amzn.to/35p8mIU
Dark Walnut stain (Alternative choice): https://amzn.to/3soNps5
Varathane Water Based Polyurethane Wood Finish (from most reflective to least reflective)
1. Gloss (Used in the video) : https://amzn.to/2Zn5SbP
2. Semi-Gloss: https://amzn.to/3uNn2Nk
3. Satin: https://amzn.to/3dk7kmT
4. Matte: https://amzn.to/3mPSBmZ
Foam brush: https://amzn.to/2WswbLY
Paint Brush, 2-1/2 inch: https://amzn.to/2NyQiXJ
Tack Cloth: https://amzn.to/3qnPdkk
Countertop Brush: https://amzn.to/35JxafI
Gerton: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/gerton-t…
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Loved your audio. I got a kick out of “brush management”. Corporate America lingo coming to woodworking. LOL
Your video is amazing, I am about to start staining our dinner table and found this and helped me prepare!
I read that towels/rags can spontaneously combust used in staining, I was planning. To use shop towels like you do to wipe off the stain, and wondering how you safely dispose of them?
great video! I learned alot thanks
That cat was just chillin.
How can you sand with the grain with a orbital sander since it sands in a circular motion?
Hi This is crap this guy should be telling you to use a card scrapper absolutely no dust and a finish as smooth as a babies bum, just needs a very light sanding by hand to get the perfect finish ready for which ever coating you decide, I used Osmo with a small 4" foam roller and the finish is magical. R. A.
You forgot wood conditioner! But still looks great!
What was the final step? Did you sand down the final coat?
How many layers of waterbased varnish will suffice? Or is it a personal preference?
A couple helpful suggestions. After your final sanding, before stain, wipe the surface with a rag or paper towel wetted with mineral spirits. This will remove all the sawdust and will evaporate in just a few minutes. After your final finish coat, rub the surface with a smooth piece of a brown paper bag. It’s like 6000 grit sandpaper. You will be amazed at the difference you can feel.
this was super helpful and I definitely appreciated the sweet guest star appearance around 26 seconds!
Loved the video.. The like button didn’t work..
If you paint the end grain with simple syrup and let it dry, your stain there will come out the same color as the rest of the table.
Amir, what did you use for your lighting in this video? The big light you used to look at how the poly finish reflects light
good explanation. helped with my raising desk top I got for a rising desk frame I bought. I colored mine walnut. but I am using a 2 in one stain and coat. but yeah you definitely need to use sandpaper to get the brush strokes out of it.
How long did you wait before doing the second coat of stain?
I have same this part from ikea but is not flat need to plane it
0:27 instantly subscribed 😂
How the hell do you figure out the grain direction of a karlby? help
What can be done to stain an interior door that have glaze on it?
Ok..I stained a table but skipped the wipe off part…it’s been 3 days. It’s a bit sticky. What did you use to wipe the stain off?? Is it too late to wipe?? Yikes!!
Beautiful job.
Woodworking is a fine art.
Looks Fab bro!!! I guess the stain adds some nice dark and highlights to the surface!!!
Can I apply water based poly over a top that has been oiled?
I can’t find this on IKEA anymore?
Ok trying this today! Wish me luck🤞
Great job! Thanks!
The stain appears blotchy because different sections of the wood absorb more or less stain. The cure for this is applying a coat of wood conditioner after the initial sanding. This enables the wood to absorb the stain at the same rate and quantity throughout the entire surface.
How do i know which way the grain goes lines going out getting futher apart or lines going in getting closer? Why is it important not very good video is it leaves me with more questions. But you did help with the finish part i know what to buy now atleast but i need more videos.
Great video. I had to re do my project bc I put the stain on like paint and didn’t wipe away w a cloth. I also put 3 coats of gloss on like you did. However it was extremely sticky when putting my arms on the table. Is the stickiness from putting too much stain on originally? Or is it the final gloss coat? Thanks
How long does the stain smell take to completely go away?
How long did you leave the stain to dry on one side? You mentioned letting the table sit overnight, but was that with both sides done?
Hello and thanks for this video. I will be following this process shortly. I’m assuming these products have a pretty strong smell. What protective/safety gear should I use? Thanks!
Does the Varathanr stain self-level? Or the brush marks will stay?
what if i want to keep that natural satin color
Do I have to use the white stuff or can I just stain it and be done cause mine is going on a tv stand
Excellent video man! Finishing my desktop tonight.
If you’re using an orbital sander, wouldn’t half that sander be going against the grain?
hey how long after the poly drys can i place stuff on the desk? thx in advance 🤙 followed your instructions came out beautiful thx again
No one told me you’re supposed to wipe of the stain… Time to redo a project.
Thank you 🙏
I think I sanded too much/hard and left white scratches. How can I get rid of them?
Why is this so satisfying to watch!!?? 😀
Beautifully done. I would say that your end grain needs sanding to close it up a bit and avoid the "dark ends". Great video.
Mind me asking why u didn’t condition the wood ?
Lol when talking about sandpaper it’s "grit" not "grain" made me giggle lol it turned out gorgeous
Do I have to sand in between coats, I only have a grit 100 on me….
Very useful, well explained