Staining pine?

On a sanded pine bed what is the best way to get that light blond color on it? Thanks

Staining pine?
After sanding you need to wipe the surface with either mineral spirits and a rag or water. Allow the surface to dry completely before moving to the next step.





If you're working with pine, keep in mind that this type of wood has a tendency to turn blotchy when treated with either type of stain (water or oil based), especially around knots. Therefore it's a good idea to use a wood conditioner first. The conditioner takes only about 15 minutes to dry and will cause the wood to accept the stain more evenly. Simply apply conditioner, let dry, then stain; let the stain dry for a couple of hours, and you're ready to go!





Stains add color but don't protect wood, so some type of protectant must be added. Don't use polyurethane, though: it always adds a slight yellow tint. Instead, use a water-based finish, which can be applied with either a brush or an aerosol spray.
Reply:Clear Polyeurethane





Steven Wolf
Reply:Pine is a very soft wood so in order to get a good finish you should sand smooth and then use a " wood conditioner" so when you stain it soaks in evenly , otherwise the wood get splotchy.


' Minwax Stains and Pre-Stain Conditioner %26amp; Finishes"
Reply:After you have sanded and wiped free of dust, put a natural stain on it. Natural brings out the wood graining,but doesn't add any color.After that has dried,finish with polyurathane for a durable,and beautiful long lasting finish.
Reply:Almost all wood darkens with age or in this case turns blond so your main concern is your top coat. Polyurethane is what most people say but I prefer a lacquer finish because of durability in hardness. Poly is a softer finish. Polyurethane does yellow though which may be the look you are after. You can purchase that in different sheen (low, medium, and high gloss) of your choice so just prepare the surface by sanding with the grain and all the way to 150 grit sandpaper and cleaning properly and you're all set. If you do not already have it, purchase the best quality brush you can afford to apply the product of your choice.





Pine will show aging in less then a year so don't over do it with any stain you may use.
Reply:If you mean like lime wash I use watered down emulsion then wax it when dry.

ben