If you're looking to stain a wood project, it's important to know how long it takes to dry. Here's what to know about dry ...

Allow a day for the wood to dry out before sanding and prepping. A synthetic-bristled brush: These brushes work best with water-based stains (the only type we test because they’re easier and ...

Professionals go to great lengths to sand the bare wood until it resembles glass. You want the wood as smooth as possible before applying stain. This sanding is also a requirement for the final clear ...

You can end up with a huge mess of blotchy stained wood in seconds unless you know what to do and take all the steps ...