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, ...

A patio chair starts to splinter at the arms, the table looks tired and grey, and one summer thunderstorm can undo months of care. Outdoor wood is beautiful — and brutally exposed. The quiet trick ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

4. Apply Thin, Even Coats Use a foam brush, cloth, or staining pad to apply gel stain to the wood. Note: You can't spray a gel stain. Dry brushing is the way to go. Work in small sections, following ...

Stain wood when it hasn’t rained for three days and when the forecast calls for at least two days of dry weather (or two and a half days if you need to apply two coats of stain) with temperatures ...