A 40 plus year woodworker teaches you how to stain wood properly. It's easy!
In how to stain wood beginners guide I'll lead you through the step by step procedure of the Flood and Wipe Wood Stain Technique. Used by wood finish pros it's assures high quality coloration plus it's surprisingly easy to use and learn.
I've strained a LOT of wood in my 40 plus years of woodworking and I've learned Flood and Wipe when combined with periodic wipe and check saturation peaks will assure deep, rich, vibrant coloration with amazing grain patterns.
On the first coat we simply flood the surface and wipe at the first signs of dry spots. Don't worry I show you how to use the technique on vertcal surfaces as well. If you're happy with the result we stop there but in my experience two coats are necessary.
By the way, you should never apply more than two caots of any stain as wood tends to regurgitate excess stain in the future. This belching of stain can destroy the final clear finish and ruin your project.
In the second coat we need to assure the color we are seeking is happening. Here I teach you to do periodic wipe and checks on small areas. This is done without removing a lot of stain. The process once demonstrated is amazingly simple and easy and will avoid weak color and poor grain highlighting most other stain techniques produce.
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0:00 Intro to Staining Wood - Flood and Wipe Technique
0:19 Woods that need a Pre Stain Conditioner
2:25 The right grit sandpaper for staining wood
3:26 Proper sanding before applying wood stain
4:52 Proper steps to remove sanding dust
6:26 Applying the Stain - Flood and Wipe Technique
8:15 When to wipe off the first coat of stain
8:50 How many coats of stain can wood take
10:12 Disposing of rags saturated with stain or chemicals
10:32 Applying the second coat of wood stain
11:25 Wipe and Check
16:20 Wipe Off and Regurgitation Checks
16:48 Final thoughts and tips
VIDEOS:
Project Preparation:
How to remove paint from wood | Beginner Guide | Part 1 - https://youtu.be/E-Ln4j2Nd_w
How to remove paint from wood | Beginners Guide | Part 2 - https://youtu.be/uoJ2HWnynW8
Chemical Strippers vs Heat Gun - https://youtu.be/MB6ig5n_oEs
Sanding Efficiently - https://youtu.be/Sx6KEShDpjg
Choosing the Right Grade Sandpaper - https://youtu.be/cbqg9XflK5w
Finishing:
How to stain wood | Beginners Guide | Furniture Refinishing - https://youtu.be/t6Ydshd6Qww
Blotch-Free Wood Stain Technique – Refinishing Furniture - https://youtu.be/dM4i28QNrik
Clear Wood Finish Choices - https://youtu.be/BsXveKx7kR8
Paul's Combo Finish - https://youtu.be/vxRhqqAzuLo
About Polyurethane Wood Finish - Refinishing Furniture - https://youtu.be/T4x7O1lzk0I
Apply Polyurethane without Bubbles, Puddles, Runs or Brush Marks - https://youtu.be/nxwMmjg4kIY
When and How to Wipe On Polyurethane - https://youtu.be/CV2Wi1IWulU
Ultimate Guide to Bubble Free Varnish - https://youtu.be/JFgloN0GCSI
How to Apply Tung Oil - https://youtu.be/ePn409TDS0o
Clean Up:
Fixing Polyurethane Bubbles, Puddles, Runs and Brush Marks - https://youtu.be/8P0JjpV-9O4
Proper Brush Cleaning - https://youtu.be/Tf_GkLQQjFA
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Project Preparation:
Step by Step Guide to Refinishing Furniture
https://paulsdiy.solutions/uncategorized/a-step-by-step-guide-to-refinishing-furniture-or-finishing-furniture/
Sanding Efficiently
https://paulsdiy.solutions/uncategorized/how-to-sand-wood-efficiently-tips-and-techniques/
Finishing:
Choosing the Right Clear Wood Finish
https://paulsdiy.solutions/refinishing-furniture/the-best-clear-wood-finish-choices/
How To Apply Tung Oil Properly
https://paulsdiy.solutions/uncategorized/how-to-apply-tung-oil-properly/
Blotch-Free Wood Stain Application Technique https://paulsdiy.solutions/uncategorized/blotch-free-wood-stain-technique/
Bubble-Free Polyurethane Application Technique https://paulsdiy.solutions/uncategorized/bubble-free-polyurethane-application-technique/
When and How to Wipe On Polyurethane
https://paulsdiy.solutions/refinishing-furniture/how-and-when-to-wipe-on-polyurethane/
Ultimate Guide to Bubble Free Varnish https://paulsdiy.solutions/uncategorized/bubble-free-polyurethane-application-technique/
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