Wood Stain

Wood stain looks beautiful when applied correctly. AsktheBuilder.com host Tim Carter demonstrates how to stain wood to get the color you want. With his tips you'll be able to apply wood stain to match almost any color.

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[guitarguy316]

I have an Important question! I currently tried to stain 2 pieces of pine with a golden pecan (minwax) oil base,stain>>> Then soon discovered that I should have used a Sealer prior, to ensure an even distribution of the stain!>>> Im trying to sand (palm sander) the pine planks, since they have a slight blotchiness to them. However it seems stubborn to get off! Should I be using a stripper or paint thinner? Do I have to have the pine completely bare before I can use sealer?

[AsktheBuilder]

@guitarguy316 A stripper should help. Quick comment, Mr. Guitar Guy. I'm hoping you've learned from this: #1 You need to SUBSCRIBE to my FREE weekly issue of AsktheBuilder that's full of tips. #2 You'll always come to my AsktheBuilder website to explore everything there is about the project BEFORE you start. These two things will save you all sorts of time and money. I don't pick up a guitar and *try* to get the chords right, I always go look them up to save everyone's ears. :->>>>>

[darkinmysilence]

it doesnt look the same color and it would help to see the finished product.

[AsktheBuilder]

@darkinmysilence It's not supposed to match. Please watch the video again. You missed the point.

[meggie185]

I've got 4 different shades of wood, red, white and brown, these are closet and external doors. Is it possible to bring them together by staining them? I hate to lose all the pretty graining.

[AsktheBuilder]

Yes it's possible. But you need great skills and magic. Contact a real furniture repair person that carries a small wooden box that has hard lacquers and an alcohol lamp inside it. He'll share the difficulty.

[guitarguy316]

Hi again! I was wondering, I previously stained some pine boards, (oil based stain) I am applying a water based poly (varathan diamond wood finish over top) However, it seemed to bead a little bit as opposed to going on glossy! Will the 2nd coat give me a more pleasing finish? The oil stain had been on for apprx 8 hours

[Poehls05]

@HeyyHuda -if you want it glossy, just apply some poly urethane (i think that's how you spell it) after you stain the wood.

[BlackieMiles1]

How do I attack an unfinished dining set project to ensure a consistent finish?

[mydogcassiebella]

thanks this vid helps so much i have started a lawn company 2 years ago and its grown to landscaping and repairs this helps so much when it comes to me staining a customers fence and to darkinmysilence the point is that he is showing how to apply the stain because the directions miss lead you a little bit with the wiping off

[darkinmysilence]

@AsktheBuilder I watched it again and I don't see what I'm missing. You say at the end " ..when it dries, it's gonna be a perfect match....the color is right on the money."

[HeyyHuda]

hi, i want to stain my dresser, as it shows great wear and tear, scratches and smudges, etc, what kind of wood stain would you recommend?

i want something that, when it dries, it will be beautiful and glossy.

thank you