ChickenNext586 t1_j6mxph3 wrote
You're probably sanding with too fine of a grit. The wood needs to be "open" if that makes sense. Sand with maybe 220 max, and it should take the oil/ stain/ etc.
CURRTIS1 OP t1_j6myf1s wrote
I'll give this a go, thank you
toalv t1_j6no8km wrote
The product you are using is not really a wood finishing product. It's primarily a fungicide designed to, well, preserve wood - things like joists and floorboards. It doesn't repel water. I honestly would not use it for an interior project like a desk particularly if you're eating off of it.
You need to use a proper top finishing coat like a compatible oil based polyurethane. Sand down to 220 or so like the previous comment and use a few coats of poly sanding lightly with 320 or higher grit in between.
oneeye3040 t1_j6nl6xp wrote
You could also try wood conditioner to open the pores. Running lumber through a planer often closes the pores and will prevent stain from penetrating.
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