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Doyle · July 8, 2013, 11:41 AM

The problem with stain within poly is that any scratch will show badly - the color is only in the finish and not in the wood. Best to separate the two and color the wood itself, then use a clear finish on top of that.

July 8, 2013, 11:41 AM	#3
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Rainbow City, Alabama Posts: 7,167	The problem with stain within poly is that any scratch will show badly - the color is only in the finish and not in the wood. Best to separate the two and color the wood itself, then use a clear finish on top of that.