How to finish PINE wood furniture FAST. No SMELL. // DIY woodworking

[@jamesli5823]

Thanks for posting this. What I appreciate most is your non-expert perspective where you actually show us how you went back and forth and maybe did something non optimal. It's very relatable experience for a lot of us. Feels like a journey. Not everyone of us can afford to everything in the best possible way.

[@bobby-c7731]

I get irritated with the so-called experts who tell people that the instructions on the can are wrong. Not only does the can tell you 20 minutes, but people like Jim Heavy will tell you the same thing. Good for you following the directions. Don’t stress over the commenters telling you that you’re “wrong”. You’re a DIY channel and you’re learning. I love watching and learning with you

[@joelcopeland3018]

Sorry to hear that some people were critical, there really is no need for that. I think you did great on the build and on the finish.

[@V1N_574]

This is a full guide, thank you for the info and hard work, sorry it didn't turn out exactly how you wanted it but it still looks very nice.

[@DIYMontreal]

Thank you, appreciate it! And now that it's done and away from the LED bright lights, it's actually pretty nice :)

[@stevencharles4333]

Informative video. Appreciate your clarity, straight to the point. Unfortunately, haters gonna hate... Looking forward to more of your projects and your videos. Thank you.

[@Zamboni-0805]

Turned out real nice...as a newbie to woodworking, I really appreciate your transparency about not knowing every finish/topcoat out there and how to use them on a given wood species.

[@DIYMontreal]

Appreciate that! Finishing is hard... And I am still a newbie as far as I am concerned!

[@grantliddiard9508]

You had nothing to worry about. Great job well done👏

[@tla5859]

Hi, after just 2:26 into your video I hit the LIKE button. The reason for this was not that this was the best and Only way to build a box, but this was your way. Others will always point out what you did wrong but really it's only their way they would have done the project. I watch your videos to get ideas for my own projects and I do enjoy them. It's logical reasoning for the "not to use glue" on the top , you did and I'll be curious to see in the future IF it does indeed crack from expansion. Keep up the good work and I'll be watching

[@jimmylovesbikes]

Really love your video format, the editing is right on, and IMO you speak not too much nor too little, and very word has useful information. You're a natural!

[@JennyKampmeier]

The chest looks fabulous! It was super helpful to see your different methods for applying the water-based stain, and the test pieces with the wood conditioner. I've also been scared to try shellac, but this really helped to understand how to use it! Thanks! :)

[@bobbonham4823]

Thanks! Shellac is one of my favorite finishes.

[@DIYMontreal]

I can see why! Loving it

[@jhoodfysh]

Nice job. Looked great and I especially appreciate the comparative methods information.

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks, appreciate it!

[@barzalou]

Premièrement, comme je le dis toujours... Que je suis impressionné! Et, deuxièmement, je n'en reviens pas. Je suis dans une situation où moi aussi, je suis à considérer faire un coffre mais pour une application différente. Dans mon cas, je me suis acheté un RV et j'y ai mis une plateforme en métal sur un "hitch" à l'arrière qui crie pour quelque chose comme un coffre. Mon problème, c'est qu'il devra être imperméable. Mais à la base, votre approche est TRÈS intéressante et me fait penser sérieusement. Ce gars près d'Ottawa vous dit merci pour ce projet.

[@juneritchie2498]

Thanks for sharing so much detail about your decision process, your choices, and your application!

[@DIYMontreal]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

[@annyhalpin9419]

Love the chest stain does not do it justice. Great job.

[@61spindrift]

Thanks for this video and the many other projects you have shared. I also would like to share a true story of myself and will attempt to make it as short as possible. Had retired as an automotive tech 5 years ago and was brand new to wood working with zero experience or tools and stumbled on your channel "about wood working". You...your approach or personality got me interested in trying out making something for my wife out of wood. I figured "what the heck" if a she can do it so can I. Started watching specifically your channel, bought into wood working as a DIYer...liked it...was good at (personal opinion of course)...started accumulating tools and now make pretty good extra income selling my wood projects, i.e. coffee tables, cutting boards, tables ect. ect. And I do all this out of a 14x8 shed that I built with the help of my neighbor who is a carpenter. Storage above however, so believe it's 12+ feet tall. The first few years though the shed was 8x6 and 6 hilgh. The way you come through on your channel hooked me into where I am today. Seen your channel change over the years and you as well (BTW your aging beautifully). FIY, I am taking a break for lunch waiting for glue to dry on the tails of my dove tail joints. In closing, a BIG Thanks to you and channel. Please continue teaching or sharing your projects exactly as you have done. If you helped me get interested in wood working I bet your bottom dollar I am not alone. Feel free to share my story, I believe it could help others who need inspiration or feel they do not have what they need to start in this field.

[@felixfromnebraska8648]

Thank you, Marie. I learned so much from your video. I have struggled in the past when applying to finish a project, but your applications work very well, and I will be trying them the next time. Your chest came out gorgeous. The last chest I built I lined with cedar, and I really finished it off nicely. Thanks again. Felix

[@ObsessiveAboutCats]

This is a very well done video. It has good information and clearly explains the decision making process, which was interesting to hear. Sorry you have to deal with haters and overly naggy people. You are very good at what you do. Stay warm!

[@DIYMontreal]

Ha well, the haters are few and far between, but I'm ready for them! Finishing is a skill and artwork that takes a lot of practice IMO, so just doing my best with limited experience, but lots of research!

[@christopherinteriors6521]

WOW, that is such a lovely colour that it turned.

[@DIYMontreal]

Glad you like it! It's growing on me :-)

[@joedefloat7802]

Well done Marie, I think i can say we all tune into your channel because we like what you do ,you have a lot of talent and skill.

[@josephflint9902]

Great work you always do make good videos Look forward to your next one.....

[@DIYMontreal]

Thank you very much!

[@jessaminutesir]

I don’t understand why anyone would be rude to you about anything you do. I absolutely love your videos and look forward to them. I always learn something and am inspired to do a new project. I’m sorry other humans don’t respect your art at times. Maybe they’ll learn some manners. Or not. 😂 in the mean time, please know that your videos are always fun and informative. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@harveyheaton6759]

Great job as usual. Was worried about the colour, but the shellac really brought it together. It was also interesting and instructional seeing you use shellac. Thanks

[@archiem6323]

Thumbs up on 291. Great job Marie. The best to you😊

[@idlersdream826]

Very, very nice, great finish & colour 👍.

[@DIYMontreal]

Thank you very much!

[@gefaber482]

Thanks, Marie for putting out such great content. I really like that color!

[@DIYMontreal]

Awesome, thanks!

[@thomasbrovarone7136]

Marie ... Very timely and helpful video. Like you, I have a garage shop and live in a cold winter climate so I've moved a lot of work into my basement. I had to finish two of your holiday gift projects and went low VOC. I used water based stain and poly on the growth chart. The tip on the wood conditioner would have solved some problems and saved me some time; lesson learned. I found applying the poly with a brush was not a burden and I gave the project an "A" for finish and appearance. I may try shellac on wine rack. ALSO ... a hard lesson learned on using a tack cloth with water based stain. I was lucky that it didn't mess anything up. Thanks again for another great lesson.

[@billage69]

Excellent job stain choice was fantastic

[@xof-woodworkinghobbyist]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing. For black stain, I have used India ink (encre de Chine, en Français) and I love it. The black is quite intense but keeps the grain pattern visible. No odour and dry in an hour or so. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@timothycreasy2161]

I have always heard of people avoiding building projects with pine. Now I can see why. Finishing pine is not easy, and takes some trial and area. Nice job, and well done

[@davidhabener5767]

I stumbled onto this build, and finished watching this segment, so here's my comment..... !!!!Great Job!!!!

[@apcto8152]

Great video! I really appreciate your humility as a relative beginner and how you explain things all the other videos seem to assume I should know already. It's why I like your channel so much. Cheers!

[@mikevyvyan7060]

Great video, extremely helpful and clear explanations and tips. Helpful pace as well. I will be watch more of your posts. So thanks!

[@edsteinmetz3328]

Excellent presentation demonstrating the pros and cons of methods... thank you. Pine, redwood, and cedar contain water soluble extractive, pitches and oils. -- These extractives can cause objectionable dicoloration of exterior house paints. Bleed through is caused by naturally occurring resins in pine wood. They can bleed through the wood, causing a brownish-yellow discoloration. Because of bleed through, it’s very important to choose the stain or paint for pine furniture carefully. Darker stains and paints are recommended for those who want to avoid showing possible bleed through. -- Softness of pine wood does not diminish its strength, it does mean that the wood is more susceptible to nicks and dents. The look of pine easily lends itself to country and rustic styles. THANK YOU for sharing in the real world situation and that directions on can may be important... not just marketing...

[@FranksDIY]

I personally think you did a great job. Nice tutorial on finish

[@DIYMontreal]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@tylma001]

This looks so gnarly. I can't wait to make one myself!!

[@DIYMontreal]

Is that a good thing!? lol Thanks! Enjoy

[@tylma001]

@@DIYMontreal gnarly is whatever you want it to be here in Australia - I'm choosing to use it as a positive 🤙🤙 love your work!

[@kenty2831]

Thank you for explaining shellac and steel wool process. I vaguely remember seeing dad apply this process and am excited to give it a go!

[@roberthardy7812]

C'est malheureux que vous ne fassiez pas de vidéos plus souvent, parce qu'ils sont très intéressants. Votre souci du détail dans vos recherches et dans l'exécution de vos projets sont pour moi un trésor de connaissances. Merci.

[@johnwhitley2898]

Excellent results! With your first "trial" in water based stains no worries!! Looks great 👍

[@81Sevit]

0:34 yeah right 😃. I always mess everything up all the time and never get my works done. I really liked your video. 👍👍

[@MCsCreations]

Really beautiful work, Marie! Nicely done! 😃 Thanks a lot for all the tips!!! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@williamhoward8319]

like the choice of lumber tong and grove siding great will be fantastic

[@MrTwistoff]

Very well done. You're a natural teacher - knowing when to explain/overview, when to speed up, and when to elaborate details. I think the rustic look came out wonderfully! A fine choice of stain and application. Really would not have considered shellac, but your explanation and encouragement of it was very helpful. It really created a nice sheen on the finish of the chest. Thanks so much for tutoring all us inquisitive minds. 🙂

[@studiogerk]

Love shellac. Nice job! If people don't like it or think you did it wrong ... too bad for them.

[@KRColson]

Nicely done! Love it. As I mentioned in your build video of this chest, I made the same style for my granddaughter for Christmas last year. I bought the tongue and groove pine at Home Depot for $4.27 each and now they are $7.86 / each!

[@DIYMontreal]

Yikes! The lumber roller coater ride continues!

[@food3266]

I love your work. The grey stain turned out beautifully. Thanks for the tips using shellack. You are a terrific teacher.

[@norm5785]

Just awesome piece of furniture, love the finish

[@tsjedi1]

That turned out awesome!!

[@jennifermcleanmclean3863]

Good point about the tasck cloth and water based stain problems! I hadn't thought of that... but haven't used a water based stain yet! I love your videos. A fellow Montrealer

[@TorBoy9]

I've never used shellac, but your video has inspired me to try it. I've used Polycrete, which was ok, but a bit plasticky. Haha, Princess Auto, you're a fellow Canuck! Eh! Thanks for the video.

[@panchobrown7562]

Wow I think it looks Fantastic!! Thanks for the video..

[@chrisbresh8817]

ignore the haters and thank you for sharing.

[@texak1974]

Great job!

[@ericpetitclerc5519]

Do not be afraid of people complaining! Trolls come in all colors and size! I like your work and it is helpful to many people... Me included... T hank you!

[@marklittlejohn1457]

Looks amazing thankyou for the tips and video

[@TheBittner1]

Great two videos on this chest! As a fellow newbie, I would like to share what worked for me on a pine coffee table I made. Having no good results with pre-stain, I gave up and decided to water down my stain at a ratio of 4 to 1, stain to water. Doing this gave me a longer open time, but also thinned the color. I quickly and haphazardly painted on the watered down stain to the tabletop and wiped it off before it had any chance to dry. Since this thinned the color, after an hour I came back and added a second quick, haphazard coat and wipe-off. Once this dried, it was the shade I wanted with little to no blotching. I hope this helps in the future! You've also gained a new subscriber!

[@briturner11]

Sounds like you get a lot of negative comments so I wanted to leave a positive one! I really enjoy your videos and I always feel motivated to get out into my garage and build something after watching one! keep up the good work!!

[@greenkitty6482]

Wow! It looks super beautiful! I dislike oil-based finishes and rarely use them. I like water-based finish basically because of it low odour and easy clean up. Thanks for sharing.

[@normanbott]

Looks really good ! I'm going to get some shellac and give it a try. I've recently used some Zinsser BIN primer (shellac based ) to overcome strange speckles in MDF sheet thinner than 18 mm. They appear to be wood strands parallel to the surface , the water based primer swells them. Almost impossible to sand out. The shellac gives a nice warm hue to the pine.

[@michaelgrimes8828]

Very nice. I like to finish that you chose

[@CHRISJOHNSON-mq1zd]

I have used water based poly in my HVLP sprayer with good results. I have also used a foam brush to apply it. Spraying is a lot faster and I get a more even coat.

[@murtdowling]

Fantastic work fair play

[@xeroblastx]

You are awesome! Love your work

[@vincebaker3384]

well done I think it looks Great !!!

[@NWGR]

Beautiful job Marie! I had that book years ago and sold it fairly quickly. Flexner is wrong about a lot of topics in that book. Water Based Finishes by Andy Charron is amazing, as are any books or videos on finishing by Jeff Jewitt. Water based finishes are my go-to finishes these days, though I do still use a lot of dewaxed shellac as a tint coat and sealer. Minwax oil modified water based poly is pretty good. It's water based, but has some ambering in it so it's not water white like most water based finishes.

[@DIYMontreal]

Ha! Wish I knew that before lol. I guess that's why doing your own tests is always a good idea :)

[@NWGR]

@@DIYMontreal Most definitely. Testing is a must for any new finishes! 😉

[@martyjosephson4937]

Not to shabby Marie!!

[@matthewswart1071]

Great job, ignore the negative comments.

[@tkorn45]

Great job! Shellac is my go to finish! Great choice. You can do so much with it, easy to repair, apply poly over it, use as a pre- conditioner....all around great finish. Just be careful between waxed and de-waxed shellac.de-waxed is my recommendation....Great build, thank you for sharing your build.

[@mikenageleisen9878]

Very good information and a quick efficient presentation. I like the qualified opinions and sharing of your learning experiences. Keep them coming!

[@jaredmartin451]

You did a great job and I learned from this. Thank you! It’s important to show others that they’re not alone in trial and error. I enjoy your videos, very informative!

[@danielleallen9587]

Thanks for sharing! I learned so much and got some great ideas for potential finishes on future projects. Love the way this turned out!

[@bigburlymikesmswoodworking]

I think the chest turned out great! I've dabbled in using shellac, but I had no idea what I was doing and the finish came out less than stellar. Your method seemed so much better and I'm going to give shellac another go in the future. It really does suck to deal with oil-based finishes when good ventilation isn't always available.

[@cabman86]

I added an exhaust fan to my shop for this reason. It works great!

[@cabman86]

I would have lined the inside with cedar but that's just me. I live in Louisiana and the moths are terrible here.

[@FridayWorkshop]

Fantastic video. So detailed!!!! I love it. Thanks so much. I love water based stain and the shellac, no worrying about spontaneous fire while I sleep at night. Great choice of product too. It doesn't look like you filled the nailer holes on the outside before finishing; was that intentional?

[@DIYMontreal]

Yeah I skipped filling the holes. Not really noticeable from a distance and this chest wasn't meant to pass as fine furniture (more rustic) so I was fine with the pin holes.

[@dillybar9709]

Very nice! I really prefer the simple rustic look on these types of projects.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Looks fantastic. Great choice of color and products. I am a huge fan of shellac. I like to use thinned out Zinsser Seal Coat (de-waxed shellac) as pre-stain conditioner. Like you said in the video, dries fast and there is no guessing game on how long to let it soak. You can go over it with oil-based or water-based products and dyes after a good sanding. I also use the de-waxed shellac as a top coat when I want to avoid the slight yellow tint the waxed version can add. Furniture paste wax looks and feels great over a shellac finish. Very versatile. BTW - I recently heard a rumor that Denatured Alcohol was not available in Canada. I can't imaging working with shellac without it. So I was very interested to see your bottle in the video.

[@ejtakach]

Thanks, glad you did this!

[@philippechassat2619]

Très beau résultat final, merci pour le partage

[@iguesi]

Nice job. Thank you for sharing. I thought half the fun of using an oil based stain was the strange sensations caused by the smell. :) My garage is sealed off in the winter, so my options are also limited. I keep my projects much smaller and avoid VOCs. March is just a month a way. Hopefully, warmer weather for my area will come with Spring.

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Nice job Marie! Thanks for sharing with us!💖👍😎JP

[@DIYMontreal]

You bet!

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

@@DIYMontreal 😎

[@kenwells9238]

you did great f what everyone else thinks!

[@ToddVallie]

Nice! I like the color and how rustic it looks. The color you chose lends itself very well to the look you got! I've struggled with lower-quality stains and pine. I've found General Finishes and Old Masters to be very good. I have not had luck with Minwax. Shellac is great, especially if you can buy the chips and dissolve them in alcohol to make your own thinner cut. Also, have you considered adding a cedar liner to the trunk? You can get 1/4 inch cedar plywood that is stable and smooth enough not to pull on your clothes. I appreciate your work and videos!

[@patriciamay638]

After much experimenting, a roller will emulate a sprayed toner style. Give it a try and see if it helps.

[@alsclub]

Nice job! I love the chest and may make one in the spring when my shop warms up. 🙂 I have long been a shellac fan and usually make my own with Lee Valley shellac flakes and denatured alcohol. I do love spray shellac but it is a little pricey and it has been hard to find this year. I also use their aniline stains which are available in some 20 different colours. They are water based so you can usually get away without a pre-conditioner.

[@Oginaga]

We are our own worst critic! You did great and shouldn't be hard on yourself!

[@rickz6006]

Looks great

[@tompoole7480]

I understand you trepidation in applying finishes. It is, for me, the worse part of any project. I work hard on the project and get nervous I will ruin all my work with a bad finish. You did a get job on your project. Thanks.

[@KenCharlesTheGreat]

Nice job !

[@vladvippishoulski1267]

Toujours un plaisir.

[@concepcionortiz2898]

I use the same process. I take it one step further and add paste wax and buff that with a buffer. Super soft!

[@sparky1044]

I'm looking forward to the new p-auto to open in saint Hubert in March, laval store is a pain for me to get to and saint Jerome takes twice the time. Finish came out nice regardless, I leave finishes to my wife she's more patient and knowledgeable than me.

[@brianbarker2670]

In the future you may want to use stain applicator pads as they can cover a lot of area quickly. I use them for applying water based dyes and they work well for me.

[@HuddyMcQueen]

Great video, as usual. I also love shellac! Why didn’t you use a spray can of shellac? Zinser has it, and is wax free, so is best as an undercoat for other top-finishes, from what I’ve read. FYI, I made a toy box of similar construction about 12 years ago & also glued/screwed the lid…yep, expansion & contraction cracked the joints, so good advice from your followers.

[@dumbgames4933]

Great video, really appreciate showing the challenges and mistakes - maaaaaybe I'll avoid one or two of them. Ok, probably not, but at least you've given me a chance :p

[@saliyalokeshwara]

You say that you not allowing for wood movement was mistake. But I'll be honest you'll be surprised to find out it doesn't wood movement isn't that significant. When I worked at this antique store, I saw many chest and tool boxes having that kind of design and in my opinion they've done well. Don't worry. It will last a long time. You did a good job

[@donnabaca-kaiser5227]

Great information! I have not yet tried shellac, but now I will. But what did you call that flat brush you used to apply it?

[@mikesimmons7539]

Looks very good , great build . Did you consider lining the inside with cedar ?

[@AdamSantorelli]

Great project! Where can you get the Osmo finish in Montreal? Thanks!

[@DIYMontreal]

I order online from ardec.ca

[@williamellis8993]

Great video, Marie. I'm surprised you went with Behr stain after the experience with Behr paint on your office furniture. No criticism, just a comment. Take care. Bill

[@DIYMontreal]

Ha, you're totally right! You would think I would have learned from my paint experience, but it never even crossed my mind until I was doing the edit. Doh! Think I may need to remember to try a different brand next time 😆

[@tonyblanco305]

I find it really unfortunate that you felt pressured to make certain decisions for fear of backlash from the mob here on the internet. You do great work. Love your channel and how the chest turned out in this case. You were very clear on your reasoning behind your decisions and I think it turned out wonderful. You do you. I especially loved the experimentation with the stain and conditioner. This is great info that we can all apply to our own projects. We're all learning here. Awesome job and thanks for the project.

[@chakireladraoui9331]

Good