A great wood stain does double duty. First, it adds to the aesthetics, either by enhancing the natural grain pattern of the wood, or by covering blemishes, depending upon the stain you choose. Second, ...

Stained wood console table with silver hardware - Vieriu Adrian/Getty Images Stain highlights the natural beauty of wood, but getting the results you want requires more than just the right stain color ...

Many woodworkers frown upon the use of stain for coloring wood. They believe it is used too often to disguise inferior and uninteresting wood, such as pine or poplar, to make it appear more like ...

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One of the most distinctive features of an old home is the original wood flooring. However, many home owners don’t know how to take care of vintage wood flooring, and after years of wear and tear, the ...

With the advent of fast-drying polyurethanes, applying finish to a recently sanded wood floor can often be done within a day. Step 1: Once the wood floor has been sanded and swept, use a shop vacuum ...

5. Allow Proper Drying Time Gel stain needs sufficient drying time between coats. Typically, you should wait 24-48 hours before applying subsequent layers of gel stain or a topcoat. This also lets you ...

Stain highlights the natural beauty of wood, but getting the results you want requires more than just the right stain color.