Select a categoryBefore you beginRemoving old finishesPreparing the surfaceColor woodFinish and ProtectFinish Wood Floors Select a categoryStain and ProtectPenetrating Oil Select a categoryPreparationTools and ProductsProtecting WoodTechniqueColorProblem SolverFloorsPainted FinishesWood TypeRestoration Select a categoryBooksMagazines Select a categoryWatcoVarathaneWolmanZinsser Select a categoryPaper PlansOutdoor ProjectsWinter Yard FiguresSummer Yard FiguresHalloween Yard FiguresIndoor FurnitureKid's ProjectsDownloadable & Mail-Direct PlansShop ToolsFuton SetMission Style FurnitureShaker Style FurnitureOutdoor FurnitureCountry FurnitureKid's Furniture & ToysShelving & Wall UnitsGiftsClocksTurning Projects Select a categoryBookcases/DressersCabinetsChairsDecksFloorsTables The Woodscribe is an e-mail newsletter that profiles people who love to work with wood. Click here to subscribe. BROUGHT TO YOU BY VARATHANE, WATCO, WOLMAN, ZINSSER AND PRO FINISHER PREMIUM WOOD FINISHING PRODUCTS Preparing the surface Prepare the surface for color or finish by fixing surface flaws, sealing when necessary and sanding to ensure a perfect finished look. Raise shallow dents - Lift minor dents with water or alcohol Repair gouges and other flaws - Use wood putty to repair gouges and scratches Remove stains - Bleach wood to remove stains Wood conditioner - A special conditioner for soft woods like pine Raise the grain - Important step if using water-based stains or finishes Grain filler - Important when working with porous grain woods like mahogany Sand - Sand the surface for a smooth, uniform finish

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