In this video, I’ll show you how to finish pine wood furniture using pre-stain to prevent blotchiness, then apply a water-based stain and a clear coat finish using shellac. This DIY approach to finishing pine projects can be done fast, within a weekend, without worrying about strong odors and VOCs. No spray equipment required! Finish projects FAST with NO SMELL.

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►CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:15 Mistakes I made when building this chest
2:24 Choosing a stain & finish + Finishing prep
4:37 Pre-stain test
6:58 Applying water-based stain
10:02 Choosing a clean coat finish
11:29 Finishing the outside - brush-on shellac
15:31 Finishing the inside - wipe-on shellac
16:51 Conclusion

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