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How to Apply a Stained Finish on Closed Grain Hardwood Examples: Maple, Birch, Beech etc. How to apply this finish: 1. Sand the project up through the grits until at least 320-grit a. It is a good idea to sand pieces that will be hard to reach before assembly. 2. Wipe the project with mineral spirits to check for glue splotches 3. Apply a good quality Gel Stain, let dry 24 hours 4. Use a wipe-on polyurethane type finish a. Flood it on and wipe it off b. Let rags dry flat and dispose of properly!