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Can You Mix Stain and Polyurethane Together?

Both stain and polyurethane, make good finishes to your wooden surfaces. Unlike a stain, polyurethane provides a finish with more gloss. However, these two can be transparent such that they allow the natural beauty of the wood to shine through by exposing the grains. What if you have these two finishes at your disposal, can …