[.uk] QT Mahogany Sat Stain

• Qt.
• Stain and polyurethane
• varnish in one step
• Discovery CON, NBR, SUP
• Bombay Mah. Satin

a few tips to make this product work:
let me tell you what NOT to do with this product: -do not use a foam brush. -do not try and fix any imperfections on the first coat -do not glob a bunch of stain on the wood -do not be overly concerned with the first coats(streaks, ugliness, etc.) As more coats are applied, the problems somehow self corrects. What to DO: -use a good paint brush designed for stains. the bristles should be soft to the touch and yet still have a firmness to it. -stain should be halfway on the brush brush the first coat on lightly*. The coat WILL be uneven. *emphasis on lightly -sand with steel wool in between coats(the high spots, to make coat more even). -let dry for at least 4-6 hours in between coats. -use a wood conditioner, especially if you have cheap wood like me. I have dealt with this stain for a few months now. I have found that if my Do's/Don't list is followed you will have a beautiful finish. Believe me, it was trial and error and there was a time when I bought a different stain(a regular stain without the polyurethane in it), but I loved the bombay color so much I decided to give it another try. I refaced my cabinets, which by the way is a cheap pine and they have a beautiful finish.

If only there were ZERO stars:
I've been staining wood products (doors, furniture, household things) for many, many years. I tried polyshades ONCE and that was enough for me. My experience was akin to the fellow who said this product ruined his wood paneling. It doesn't save steps, it ruins wood. If you don't mind having a finish that looks like a hyperactive, sugar-crazed, angry toddler installed wood-grained contact paper over your wooden item, then by all means, try the polyshades. This product is hard to work with and leaves a blotchy, unattractive, is-that-really-wood-or-something-else finish on your natural wood. If you're accustomed to working with real stains and real poly, Polyshades will drive you to drink. If you want your finished piece to look like it was professionally finished, spend the extra time, money and effort and do it the right way. Apply minwax stain and then apply two or three coats of minwax polyurethane (with a 220-grit sanding between each coat). Yeah, it's more work but at least you'll have something to be proud of when you're done.

DON'T USE THIS PRODUCT!!!:
Do not buy this product. I spent several thousand dollars putting up very nice wood paneling and I used this product for the finish. It is now pretty much ruined. First of all it runs. No matter how hard you try, it will run on any verticle surface. I called the manufacterer and the guy said that it's not suppose to be used for verticle surfaces, but it doesn't say that on the can or any brochure. Second, after you sand all the drip lines it leaves you with bare spots, then you have a very blotchy finish. Third, it will take at least three coats, probably many more, to look somewhat acceptable, but it still looks like ?#$%. You are much better off with one coat of a high quality stain, then one coat of poly.