Micehlle For the back side of your paneling, I suggest a can of primer, paint pan and roller. Once you prime it, you shouldn't need to paint it, if it won't show. The primer will protect against mildew, etc. You can have the primer tinted if you want. When I was testing colors of MinWax stain, I also had a can of the "pre-conditioner"... I had dipped the brush in the conditioner, applied it to the scrap of wood, then dipped in the stain and applied that... got me thinking... why not mix the stain with the preconditioner?? So - I did. I just sorta guessed at amounts. I ended up using 2 small cans of conditioner to about 2 large cans of stain. Used a 3" wide brush and a thick terry towel to wipe off excess. Didn't take me very long at all. Now I have to apply the polyurethane... slowly and carefully to avoid those runs and drips. MY color is a mix of Sedona Red and Ipswich pine... can't wait to post photos ... (still in camera - not a digital) |