Which types of these to use will often depend on what the wood is being used for.
Pine wood clear finish.
A dye is a colourful molecule dissolved in a solvent transparent so wood shows through it.
Sealing will help prevent the softer wood from absorbing extra stain.
Orbital sanders leave swirl marks that make the stained surface look muddy.
However they do take a good polish if applied thick scraped smooth then polished with a buffer loaded with rottenstone.
Polyurethane wood finishes are synthetic coatings that prove highly durable and water resistant making them the best clear coat for wood protection.
A good looking finish always starts with a thorough sanding job especially with a soft wood like pine.
Sand with a block.
Because of its combination of soft and harder wood pine tends to absorb stain at different rates or amounts which can cause blotching and uneven staining.
The best finish for pine is polyurethane and epoxy products gel stains and oil based or latex paints followed by clear topcoats such as varnish or shellac.
Here are some guidelines.
Clear don t bring out the figure of pine as well as tung oil and don t seal wood well against humidity changes either.
Keep reading on as we go over these topics more to help you with the current project you are working on.