Prep Oak for Dye: Avoid Burnishing (150–180–220 Grit)
Prep Oak for Dye: Avoid Burnishing (150–180–220 Grit)White oak and red oak take dye beautifully—if you don’t over-polish the surface first. Oak’s open pores and dense latewood can trick you into thinking “finer is better,” but too-fine sanding actually burnishes...