Staining a piece of wood is a way to enhance the grain's natural beauty, but sometimes the results don't turn out as expected. A woodworking project can wind up with an uneven stain absorption if it ...

Choosing the right type of stain for the species of wood is key to limiting blotches. For absorbent woods like pine or woods ...

How to Match Wood Stain I’ve refinished a number of furniture pieces and wood trim when matching an existing stain was important. I’ve had far better luck getting stains matched by the staff at the ...

We've this nice pine coffee table. We recently bought driftwood stained entertainment center. But now these two pieces do not match. Is it possible to stain the coffee table with the driftwood stain?

Have you ever used a stain to change the appearance of a piece of bare wood in your home? Did the job turn out like the finish you see on high-end stained cabinets or other furniture? My guess is that ...

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 on the stain you choose. Second, it ...

Wood stain adds a layer of beauty and protection to decks, fences, and exterior doors. And staining wood is a perfectly doable DIY project. But just because you can take on the task yourself doesn’t ...

Staining wood can spruce it up and protect it, especially if you’re using highly rated stain from brands like Behr, Olympic, and Valspar If you’re curious about which brand makes the best deck stain, ...