Some types of wood, like pine, cherry, birch and maple, are notoriously difficult to stain. A board that has a nice, attractive grain pattern can end up with dark, splotchy areas after you apply the stain. But there’s a simple way you can prevent most stain blotches. In this article, we’ll show you how.
Video: How to Stain Wood Evenly
Start with Wood Stain Sealer and a Test Board
- Divide a test board into three sections.
- Leave one section raw; wipe full-strength sealer on one section, and wipe half-strength sealer on the third section.
- Pro tip: An inexpensive turkey baster is a great tool for measuring small amounts of finish and mineral spirits. Mark the baster with a permanent marker. Draw out equal amounts of sealer and solvent to make a 50 percent solution.
- Let it dry for a few hours.
- Sand lightly with 220-grit paper.
- Note: We’re using a wipe-on oil finish as the sealer. The key is to apply a thin base coat to partially seal the wood before wood staining. Sanding sealers, dewaxed shellac and wipe-on finishes will all do the trick.
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