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Staining Blotch-Prone Woods and End grain

Evening out the finished color of wood can be difficult because some species have random, ugly dark blotches from uneven stain absorption. End grain will also soak up way too much stain and look unsightly, too. This is a quick […]

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HOW TO: Use varnishes, wood stains, and dyes

This ‘How to’ describes how to achieve the best possible finish for your wooden surfaces. It shows how to prepare surfaces, how to color them using wood dyes and stains, and how to apply different types of varnish. Introduction There […]

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Introduction to wood stains

Wood stains should be used to enhance the natural color of wood, rather than to try and hide or obliterate it. If the latter is your goal then the best bet is to use paint, not stain. Introduction There are […]

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