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One of the things that she wants to know is what to get to apply the stain and then the finish.

This is the stain that was used downstairs, so we'll be using it upstairs.



And this was the finish that was used over the top.


I've seen some videos with folks talking about using "lamb's wool applicators" which seem to look like a map made of wool. I've seen folks talk about "ragging" it on. I'm assuming the lamb's wool applicator is likely better/easier if you're doing 600sqft (keeps you off of your needs for the application part of the project, but you still need to wipe the excess stain off, and that seems to be done with towels.

I'm thinking that the place that she's going to pick up the stain which is a wood flooring specialty place, should probably have what she needs and might be able to recommend stuff, but I never completely trust asking someone that sells stuff "what do you recommend".

I'm leaning towards a not too big lambs wool applicator 10-12", and a crap ton of towels (for wiping up excess).

I assume the poly urethane will not be applied with the lambswool applicator. I think I saw one thing that used a high quality microfiber paint roller to apply the finish.