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 ...

Why spend money on wood stain when you can make it yourself with just two ingredients and put old, rusty nails to use as well ...

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 ...

Exterior stains for outdoor wood have become increasingly popular with do-it-yourselfers because of a trend to a more natural appearance for wood and a disenchantment with paint and its problems. One ...

Q. Is a water-based stain as good as an oil-based stain on pine molding? When applying the prestain conditioner and the stain itself, is it best to use a brush or cloth? Is there a waiting period to ...

Do-it-yourselfers who attempt to finish or refinish furniture often have the most difficulty with stains, which are used to add tone to bland or lightly colored woods. Woods that have little natural ...

Q. I am building several outdoor projects with pressure-treated wood. I’ve been told that the wood should be stained. I was under the impression that pressure-treated wood would last in its natural ...

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.