Introduction

Woods like cherry, pine and birch can become blotchy and unattractive when stained — unless you use a sealer before staining.

Some types of wood, like pine, cherry, birch and maple, are notoriously difficult to stain. A board that has a nice, attractive grain pattern can end up with dark, splotchy areas after you apply the stain. But there’s a simple way you can prevent most stain blotches. In this article, we’ll show you how.

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