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Can you varnish wood without waxing it first?

Updated: 8/17/2019
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Yes, wood can be stained then varnished or just varnished. Sand the wood and clean with white spirit, and allow to dry. This removes any dust or grease etc that will spoil the finish. Then first coat of varnish. Give a light sand or rub with steel wool between coats to build up a shine.

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