Next time you've got a painting project, give gel stains some consideration. Like traditional wood stains, it's oil-based and will absorb into unfinished wood, but gel stains won't put the grain on ...

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.

Q: Is a water-based stain as good as an oil-based stain on pine molding? When applying the pre-stain conditioner and the stain itself, is it best to use a brush or cloth? Is there a waiting period to ...

Do-it-yourselfers who attempt to finish or refinish furniture often have the most difficulty with stains, which are used to add tone to bland or lightly colored woods. Woods that have little natural ...

Unlike a traditional stain, it can also be applied to non-porous surfaces to create a durable finish more like paint. And yet, its thick consistency makes it more forgiving to apply than a coat of ...