I just bought an unfinished bed from you.What do I do now?
Sanding is the next step.A palm sander is best but just using your hands and sandpaper works too.Use a fine grit (100 or 150) and do a light sanding over all areas of the furniture.Your furniture may have a bit of a white residue on it.That’s the preserver and bug killer.It can be removed by sanding or wiped clean with a damp cloth.If your furniture has a table top, it needs a second sanding using a 220 grit sandpaper for optimum results.Make sure you follow the grain when sanding.When you’ve finished, wipe down your furniture with a damp cloth.After following the provided assembly instructions, it’s time to apply the finish. We recommend you use Benjamin Moore water-based polyurethane, but any kind of finish will do.Follow the manufacturer’s directions.As you apply the finish, always remember to go back over the areas you’ve already done and brush over any drips or runs.Finish tends to pool in bug lines or holes on the logs and then drip down.Always brush with the grain.
