【How-to】How do you seal a pine cutting board

Unlike hardwood flooring, though, softwood does not come pre-finished. You’ll need to finish your own pine flooring using stain, varnish, or oil. For maximum protection and durability, give the floor 2 coats of stain or varnish and wait 24 hours for the floor to dry. Then apply a final coat of stain, varnish, or oil.