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

I am refinishing my table. It had stains on it and I used oxalic acid three times. Then, I neutralized and sanded. I put the pre-wood conditioner on it, and this stain pulled up.

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 ...

Maybe you’re working on a small hobby project and are looking for a unique way to stain your wood without those noxious chemical fumes. You want your birdhouse to attract animals of discriminating ...

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 ...