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By following the instructions below, our products can be finished easily and the results are always professional! Don't forget--We're here if you have specific questions, or if you need help with a finishing project. (609) 530-0097 or finishing@erneys.com.

STAINING Your Unfinished Furniture Project

**Note: Stir all cans well before using and follow other instructions on container.
1. Fill nail holes with wood fill which accepts stain.
2. Sand well in the direction of the grain.On pine use #150 sandpaper. On hardwoods use #120 sandpaper.
3. Apply stain in the direction of the grain. Brush on and wipe off immediately, doing a small section at a time. Allow to dry thoroughly. For a darker color, apply a second coat of stain. Stain entire unit, inside and out. Allow to dry thoroughly. Wipe off dust.
4. Apply polyurethane. Depending on the product purchased brush or wipe on first coat, using long, even strokes. Allow to dry thoroughly.
5. Sand lightly with #400 sandpaper, in the direction of the grain. Remove all dust.
6. Apply second coat of polyurethane, as done previously. Allow to dry thoroughly.
7. Sand lightly with #400 sandpaper, in the direction of the grain. Remove all dust.
8. Apply third coat of polyurethane, as done previously. Allow to dry thoroughly.
9. *Optional for oil-based polyurethane only: Apply paste finishing wax using #0000 steel wool. Allow to dry approximately 10 minutes. Buff with a soft cloth.
10. Allow min. 48 hours drying time before use (some products may require longer cure times).

PAINTING Your Unfinished Furniture Project

**Note: Stir all cans well before using and follow other instructions on container.
1. Fill nail holes with wood fill.
2. Sand well in the direction of the grain, using #150 sandpaper.
3. Apply primer. Brush on one coat of white pigmented shellac primer. On oak use white pigmented primer (not shellac based). Let dry thoroughly.
4. Sand with #150 sandpaper in the direction of the grain. Remove all dust.
5. Apply enamel. Brush on, using long, even strokes. Allow to dry thoroughly.
6. Sand lightly with #220 sandpaper, in the direction of the grain. Remove all dust.
7. Apply second coat of enamel, as done previously. Allow to dry thoroughly.
8. Allow to cure thoroughly before use.