[RH]

That's strange. Usually a quality conditioner will solve the problem with the softer woods. I use the Dalys line. Is he sanding them down prior to applying the conditioner?

 

[RH]

That's strange. Usually a quality conditioner will solve the problem with the softer woods. I use the Dalys line. Is he sanding them down prior to applying the conditioner?

Birch is one of those odd woods that is hard and dense, but stains blotchy. Overstaining works best.

Sorry - my bad. I spaced out there a bit. I have conditioning and staining fir on the brain today.