Uploaded November 2018 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this woodworking video I show you how to stain poplar. Poplar can look awesome if you follow a few steps, first by prepping the surface. I sand with 80 grit, 120 grit and stop at 150 grit with my orbital sander. I take the end grain up to 220 grit since it absorbs more finish than the face grain. The 220 grit will burnish the surface and help even the color.
Next I raise the grain by spraying water on the surface. After the water dries I sand with 150 grit on the face grain and 220 grit on the end grain.
To prevent blotching I apply a pre-stain conditioner using a stain pad. I wipe away the excess and let it dry for 30 - 60 minutes.
I next apply an amber dye stain and let it dry for 2-4 hours
Next I apply an Rosewood stain and wipe away the excess. I let it dry for 24 hours and then spray a few coats of shellac.
Products used (affiliate links bellow):
StainPad: amzn.to/2AYOPkP
Pre-stain conditioner : amzn.to/2Dzhz6a
Amber Dye: amzn.to/2RITUDw
Rosewood Stain: amzn.to/2DxnpVP
Shellac: amzn.to/2RNAblZ
80 Grit Sandpaper: amzn.to/2ODxnGi
120 Grit Sandpaper: amzn.to/2FgsjIi
150 Grit Sandpaper: amzn.to/2DzhL5o
220 Grit Sandpaper: amzn.to/2T4ZyBe
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Sean Walker
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Versailles, KY 40383
In this woodworking video I show you how to stain poplar. Poplar can look awesome if you follow a few steps, first by prepping the surface. I sand with 80 grit, 120 grit and stop at 150 grit with my orbital sander. I take the end grain up to 220 grit since it absorbs more finish than the face grain. The 220 grit will burnish the surface and help even the color.
Next I raise the grain by spraying water on the surface. After the water dries I sand with 150 grit on the face grain and 220 grit on the end grain.
To prevent blotching I apply a pre-stain conditioner using a stain pad. I wipe away the excess and let it dry for 30 - 60 minutes.
I next apply an amber dye stain and let it dry for 2-4 hours
Next I apply an Rosewood stain and wipe away the excess. I let it dry for 24 hours and then spray a few coats of shellac.
Products used (affiliate links bellow):
StainPad: amzn.to/2AYOPkP
Pre-stain conditioner : amzn.to/2Dzhz6a
Amber Dye: amzn.to/2RITUDw
Rosewood Stain: amzn.to/2DxnpVP
Shellac: amzn.to/2RNAblZ
80 Grit Sandpaper: amzn.to/2ODxnGi
120 Grit Sandpaper: amzn.to/2FgsjIi
150 Grit Sandpaper: amzn.to/2DzhL5o
220 Grit Sandpaper: amzn.to/2T4ZyBe
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Help support what I do by buying a SimpleCove t-shirt! bit.ly/SCWoodworkingShirt
--------------------------------
Tools I Use (affiliate):
amazon.com/shop/simplecove
--------------------------------
See more projects like this on my website: simplecove.com
--------------------------------
Subscribe to my channel: youtube.com/channel/UCmlRWK6jRFi2No_gDBDjwow?sub_confirmation=1
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Follow me on Social Media:
Instagram: instagram.com/simplecove
Twitter: twitter.com/simplecove
Facebook: facebook.com/simplecove
Pinterest: pinterest.com/simplecove
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Sean Walker
PO Box 1502
Versailles, KY 40383
