Hello all - I am building a triangular shelf for my fireplace. I purchased maple plywood from home Depot and need some advise on finishing steps. The plywood appears presanded. I also purchased an oil gel stain and lacquer. These are the steps in my mind. Please advise if I need to do something different. Please advise if additional sanding is permitted since it's already presanded or will it take out the maple layer?
1. Apply wood conditioner and wipe dry
2. Lightly scuff sand with scotch Brite pad
3. Wait for 20 mts
4. Apply oil gel stain and wipe off excess stain.
5. Wait for 24 hours
6. Apply one coat of zinsser sealcoat as a sealer. Scuff sand with scotch Brite pad and apply second coat
7. Apply a coat of two of lacquer, scuff sand between coats
1. Apply wood conditioner and wipe dry
2. Lightly scuff sand with scotch Brite pad
3. Wait for 20 mts
4. Apply oil gel stain and wipe off excess stain.
5. Wait for 24 hours
6. Apply one coat of zinsser sealcoat as a sealer. Scuff sand with scotch Brite pad and apply second coat
7. Apply a coat of two of lacquer, scuff sand between coats
