Well I searched forever and didn't really come up with an answer.

What stain should I use?

What sealant should I use?

I need to know brands, doing some searching left me a bit confused. Maybe I'm just tired. I'm starting my build tomorrow and I need to know what to get.


Also, should I stain and seal after it's all together? or should I do it when everything is cut and still in pieces?

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Gerp, Gerp, Gerp.

There are different routes to take.
You can buy a Rustoleum brand paint called Painters Touch. It comes in many great colors including khaki which I've used.
Or you can stain it with a water-based stain from Miniwax. Then seal it with Miniwax polycrylic product.
Personally I would stain or paint it before assembly. It does a much nicer job and is quicker. Also if you do a light sand between coats it will come out smoother.
Benjamin Moore has a new product line out called Aura which is safe as well.

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Mike
"Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time, and always start with the person nearest you." - Mother Teresa

I am a believer in the min wax products.
And I too prefer to do the panels before they are assembled. MUCH easier to handle.

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Merlin,
What's Life Without A Little Magic!

Alright, I'll go with the minwax route, Can I buy it at my local hardware store?


Also, how many coats of the stain and sealant do you guys like to put on?

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Gerp, Gerp, Gerp.

Any place that sells paint should have it.
The number of coats of stain depends on how dark you want the color. More coats equal deeper color. try it out on a peice of scrap and see if it is how you like it. I use a minimum of 3 coats of the polycrylic.

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Merlin,
What's Life Without A Little Magic!

Cool thanks, I'm pretty sad, construction on my project has been delayed... again!

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Gerp, Gerp, Gerp.

Oh well, just gives you more time to plan it out!

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Merlin,
What's Life Without A Little Magic!

exactly what i've been doing. i've been thinking about the construction and I have found a couple of flaws so it's been for the better.

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Gerp, Gerp, Gerp.