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Tips for staining wood just the color you want and getting a smooth finish. Learn how to stain wood in this free woodworking video from a professional carpenter and home remodeling expert.
There are 16 videos in this series:
Staining is great way to match pieces of furniture. Learn why staining wood can create a wood project that looks better and lasts longer in this free woodworking and wood project series from an expert carpenter.
Poplar good for painting, but not clear coat finish. Learn wood staining tips from a pro in this free woodworking and wood project series from an expert carpenter.
Which wood stain is best for your wood projects? See samples of various wood stains in this free woodworking and wood project series from an expert carpenter.
Use sanding sealer or shellac to prepare wood for staining. Stain your wood project the right way by following the steps in this free woodworking and wood project series from an expert carpenter.
Sanding sealer creates more even tone for the stain. Learn how to get your wood ready for staining in this free woodworking and wood project series from an expert carpenter.
Use a quick and even motion to apply wood stain. Learn the right way to coat your wood project with wood stain in this free woodworking and wood project series from an expert carpenter.
Minimize raised grain by conditioning wood first. Learn tips for getting a smooth finish for your wood grain in this free woodworking and wood project series from an expert carpenter.
Sand between coats to get rid of raised wood grain. Learn how to stain wood like a professional in this free woodworking and wood project series from an expert carpenter.
Water-based stains don't smell as strongly, easier to clean up. Learn which type of wood stain you should use in this free woodworking and wood project series from an expert carpenter.
Tips for staining different types of wood. Learn about using different types of wood stains in this free woodworking and wood project series from an expert carpenter.
Chery stain on maple can look very much like cherry wood. Learn this and other helpful tips for staining wood in this free woodworking and wood project series from an expert carpenter.
Gel stain is thicker, contains more pigment that regular oil-based stains. Learn about staining wood in this free woodworking and wood project series from an expert carpenter.
Gel stain doesn't penetrate grain as completely as oil stain. Learn using a gel stain for staining wood in this free woodworking and wood project series from an expert carpenter.
Check out different stains on the same piece of wood. Learn how different wood stains appear in this free woodworking and wood project series from an expert carpenter.
See examples of clear-coat wood finishes. Learn about different finishes for staining wood in this free woodworking and wood project series from an expert carpenter.
Creating smooth wood surface with sandpaper, polishing compound. Learn about rubbing wood by hand in this free woodworking and wood project series from an expert carpenter.
Creating a finish on wood furniture that has a beautiful depth of color and polished shine is not easy. It takes many steps and a lot of elbow grease. The product however is worth the work. Wood such as mahogany requires filler to flatten out the surface so that it can be stained, lacquered, and polished flat. Applying many layers gives depth to the finish and polishing with steel wool creates a hand rubbed effect that few are willing to achieve.
Refinishing your wood furniture can restore the beauty of an original finish or produce a finish that is even more spectacular than the first. But you will face many choices when choosing a stain. Should you pick an oil-based or a water-based stain? How many coats of shellac do you need to get the smooth finish you are looking for? Professional carpenter Steve Anthony will demonstrate how to choose the right stain as well as answer all of your other questions about staining wood in the excellent woodworking series. Learn how to give a professional look and feel to your latest wood project.
Steve Anthony Steve Anthony has been a professional photographer since 1989. He is based in both New York City and Miami. As a photographer who specializes in theatrical head shots, Anthony also shoots production stills, live events, boudoir portraits, family portraits and more.dkdk
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