Just realized how much a simple sponge can change a finish

I was reading an old furniture care book from the library (the one with the green cover, you know the one) and it said that using a natural sea sponge to apply stain gives a more even coat than a brush or rag. I tried it on a pine dresser project yesterday, and it's true. The sponge soaked up just enough to avoid drips and left zero brush marks. I got a perfectly smooth first coat in about half the time. Has anyone else tried this method on something like oak or maple?

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the_seth23d ago

Ever try it on a walnut piece?

kim.sandra24d ago

Doubt it makes that big a difference on hardwoods. A good brush works fine if you know how to use it, seems like extra hassle to find a special sponge.