Orbital sanders leave swirl marks that make the stained surface look muddy.
Pine wood clear finish.
Sand with a block.
A good looking finish always starts with a thorough sanding job especially with a soft wood like pine.
To minimize this it s best to seal the wood prior to staining.
They provide a natural appearance with a variety of satin semi gloss and glossy sheens and are ideal for kitchen cabinets doors furniture and floors but not recommended for outdoor use.
Sealing will help prevent the softer wood from absorbing extra stain.
Which types of these to use will often depend on what the wood is being used for.
Polyurethane wood finishes are synthetic coatings that prove highly durable and water resistant making them the best clear coat for wood protection.
However they do take a good polish if applied thick scraped smooth then polished with a buffer loaded with rottenstone.
Here are some guidelines.
Clear don t bring out the figure of pine as well as tung oil and don t seal wood well against humidity changes either.
A dye is a colourful molecule dissolved in a solvent transparent so wood shows through it.
Pine can also bleed pitch through the finish.