I am finishing the top of a cabinet that has birch plywood with a maple edge. I am trying to match a stain that is on the order of cherry in color. Do I need to worry about blotchy stain on the birch? Secondly, the top of this cabinet is at about 40 inches high. I want a satin, durable finish. I’m thinking of either Verathane Diamond polyurethane or General Finishes Top Coat.
I would prefer to use waterbased finish. I will be brushing or wiping, not spraying the finish. I don’t want to break the bank.
Is there something better that I’m overlooking?
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Actually, depending on what type of stain you use you'll likely get blotches in the birch and the maple.
What type of stain are you going to use?
I am open to what kind of stain, in an effort to avoid the blotching. What do you recommend?
Cut some Zinssers seal coat (dewaxed shellac) in half, wipe or brush on a light coat sand lightly with 320 then stain. You can try a gel stain but a barrier coat is more reliable.
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