8 дек. 2015 г. · I have read that gel stain sits on top of the wood, rather than soaking into it, and pre stain helps with uniform absorption of stain.

7 мая 2015 г. · Only before the first coat. Pre-stain wood conditioners are to help (note: not solve) with blotching, which is the irregular absorption of stain into the wood.

17 сент. 2017 г. · "Conditioner" is only for bare wood. As to what to use now, you can use "gel stain" if you're changing/adding colour (in fact it's probably your best option)

31 янв. 2018 г. · No. The point of a pre-stain conditioner is to prevent stained wood from looking mottled or blotchy because some areas are more porous and absorb more stain ...

17 апр. 2015 г. · A pre-stain conditioner can limit absorption and therefore the shade of the stain - it may not be as dark.

27 июн. 2018 г. · You typically want to use a oil-based conditioner, oil-based stain, and then oil-based finish. The extra step you may want to consider is a quick dry sealer.

3 февр. 2022 г. · Pre-stain wood conditioner: stir well, apply using foam brush, wipe using dry rag to remove excess, wait a few minutes, wipe with wet rag, wipe ...

20 февр. 2023 г. · The conditioner soaks into the wood first, slowing down the absorption in those areas and giving you a more even color. If you want a darker ...

27 июн. 2023 г. · All you'll accomplish by using "conditioner" before staining a wood that doesn't need it is limit the amount of stain the wood is capable of ...

23 янв. 2021 г. · When staining, first apply a pre-stain wood conditioner, then select stains lighter in color. ... Do some research (or at least test panels) ...