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 ...

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 ...

Anyone who's ever finished a deck knows to clean it beforehand to strip it of loose wood, mildew, stains, and any flaking remnants of previous finishes. But once you're done and want to apply the ...

We love our decks here in the northwest. And it’s easy to understand why. Of course, a wood deck requires a fair amount of upkeep. It needs to be stained and sealed every few years to keep it looking ...

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