How Do You Stain And Clearcoat Wood Doors, Moulding, And Trim?
You can always hire a professional to do your staining. Or, you can do it yourself by following these easy steps and save some money. You won’t need to take out a home improvement loan. It’s not that hard of a job. Pick a small container of color matching nail hole filler when buying your stain and polyurethane clear coat. This is usually located near the stain in the store. Most stores carry a line of filler made by the stain manufacturer, bearing the same color name of your selected stain. This gives a perfect match. Stain only bare wood. Moulding, etc. that has been painted or sealed will not accept stain. The stain must penetrate the wood to work. Try practicing applying stain on a scrap piece of wood before beginning your actual project. It is easier to stain wood before it is installed when possible. Set up saw horses or chairs, etc. to support the project you’re working on. Wipe wood with a lint-free cloth or tack cloth to remove dust, etc. Apply stain to wood using a lint-free