All surfaces to be finished must be clean, dry and free of excess contamination. Proper surface preparation is the key to a successful finish. The following procedures will help to ensure a quality finish: Pre-Stain Conditioner: Reduce UltraSeal-WB 25% by liquid volume with water to allow for deeper penetration into the wood substrate in order to control blotching and inconsistent color control during stain or dye applications. Sand surface to be conditioned with 220-grit or finer sandpaper to tighten grain. Apply 1 coat of reduced conditioner. Allow to dry for 45 minutes to 1 hour before fine sanding with 320-grit sandpaper and evaluating for color coat application. Sanding Sealer: Use UltraSeal-WB undiluted to act as a traditional shellac sanding sealer on all types of domestic and exotic wood species. The unique properties of the dewaxed shellac resin within UltraSeal-WB will produce a depth-of-image and color tone generation identical to alcohol cut shellac. Sand wood substrate with 220 or 320-grit sandpaper based on grain density and porosity of wood being sealed. Apply 1 coat of undiluted UltraSeal-WB via brush, spray or wipe application (see Application Methods). The first coat of UltraSeal-WB will penetrate and dry to the touch within 15-20 minutes. Allow to dry for 45 minutes to 1 hour before fine sanding and evaluating for color coat application.