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Staining redwood

ripe
13 years ago

Installed some clear redwood gates. Tried to pick out all heart but is some sap wood as well. Looking into using Cabots oil based semi trans or semi solid in a fairly dark color. In testing some of the cut offs the stain is blotchy. Can't seem to find exterior pre stain conditioner but did some tests with thinned 3-1 oil based varnish/mineral spirits as a pre stain. Is this even recommended? Looks better but lighter so need to adjust color. Looking for sugestions and advice as to aleviate my issues or obtain even results. Thanks a lot.

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