Q. Can you explain or give insight into wood used outdoors, especially the UV weathering gray appearance? A. First, I want to be clear that a stain to me is a penetrating stain that goes into the wood ...

“These are the products that control the absorption, making sure the stain penetrates equally and granting you that finish you’re after,” advises residential painter George Crew. “The extra ...

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

Have you ever used a stain to change the appearance of a piece of bare wood in your home? Did the job turn out like the finish you see on high-end stained cabinets or other furniture? My guess is that ...

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A dark gray living room with natural range wood furniture and orange accents. - Katarzynabialasiewicz/Getty Images Love it or hate it, the millennial gray era of interior design left a profound mark ...

Looking for a kitchen upgrade that won’t break the bank and comes with minimal fuss? Try using a gel stain on those dated orange-yellow honey oak cabinets to give your kitchen a new look. There are a ...

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 on the stain you choose. Second, it ...