So, I'm building a built-in desk/bill pay center for a friend of mine. Everything is going to be painted except the top of the desk which I'm applying stain and polyurethane. The top is A-1 Maple w/ MDF Core. So my first attempt this weekend was a disaster. I tried sanding it back down to bare wood today and it broke thru the veneer layer. So I went back to the lumber yard and bought another $75 sheet. On the way home, it started to rain lightly and I immediately pulled over and covered it with some cardboard. I sanded it lightly before applying the stain and the stain brushed on very well...but when I went to wipe off the excess, all of the rain drops came thru. Is there any way I can save this piece?
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