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The paneling and crown moulding you see in the pictures are pine. Both were bought from the home center, installed and sanded to 400-grit sandpaper.

Step Five: I then waxed the wood with a natural (beeswax) homemade was and buffed it up. No sweat.

Step Five: I then waxed the wood with a natural (beeswax) homemade was and buffed it up. No sweat.

The photo above is step one. After brushing the dust from the wood I applied a spit (a thin sealer) coat of orange shellac.

Materials Required:
– Amber (orange) or clear (white) Shellac
– Denatured alcohol
– Bristle Brush
– Glass or plastic container
– 320-grit silicon carbide paper
– Paste wax
– Paper towels

For more simple finishing tips from Joe L’Erario, take a look at his book, Wood Finishing Simplified.


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