I built a book case out of birch. My wife wants it stained and left a little streekie to give it more of a vintage look. There's a little confusion about sealers and stains. I'm thinking about using wax free Seal Coat Sanding Sealer straight, to reduce blotching. With that as the base, I'll use a water base stain, then go over the stain with a water based Poly.
Please let me know if my plan will work or not. I generally stay away from stains, so I know little, if anything, about using them. Thanks for your help.