Whether you're staining a wood deck, bench, or fence, these expert tips will enhance its look and longevityAn even ...

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 ...

A patio chair starts to splinter at the arms, the table looks tired and grey, and one summer thunderstorm can undo months of ...

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 ...

5. Allow Proper Drying Time Gel stain needs sufficient drying time between coats. Typically, you should wait 24-48 hours before applying subsequent layers of gel stain or a topcoat. This also lets you ...

Exterior stains for outdoor wood have become increasingly popular with do-it-yourselfers because of a trend to a more natural appearance for wood and a disenchantment with paint and its problems. One ...

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 ...

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, ...

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