Ferche hears from Prefinishing companies that the surface finish on our products is one of the best in the industry. It gives them a good "canvas" on which to apply their finishes. Ferche doesn't sand their mouldings. The great finish is what we get right from the moulders.

Generally a prefinisher will have a sanding wheel or two in-line with the finishing system that they run. The fine sanding which occurs doesn't change the moulding shape but merely "softens" the surface left from the cutting action of the knives, providing a surface which accepts finishes a bit more uniformly.

If finishing Ferche mouldings by hand, try applying stain to a small piece of moulding without sanding, and then to one one that has received a quick rub with a sanding sponge. Evaluate, and then proceed with the method that gives the results you want.

Different species of wood take stains and finishes in varying ways. Some wood like soft and hard maple, pine, some mahogany and brazilian cherry,  to name a few, absorb stain in an inconsistent manner causing blotchiness or streaking. Using a conditioner before staining will help the wood appear more consistent in color and stain absorption. Follow the instructions listed on the stain and/or finish container for best results.