Orbital sanders leave swirl marks that make the stained surface look muddy.
Pine wood clear finish.
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.
Pine can also bleed pitch through the finish.
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A dye is a colourful molecule dissolved in a solvent transparent so wood shows through it.
Sand with a block.
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.
Which types of these to use will often depend on what the wood is being used for.
Clear don t bring out the figure of pine as well as tung oil and don t seal wood well against humidity changes either.
Polyurethane wood finishes are synthetic coatings that prove highly durable and water resistant making them the best clear coat for wood protection.
To minimize this it s best to seal the wood prior to staining.
Here are some guidelines.
A good looking finish always starts with a thorough sanding job especially with a soft wood like pine.