Summary: Staining wood is a true craft. Don't assume it's easy. It can take years of practice to match wood stains with an existing finish. Remember to stain test pieces of wood until you get ...

I’ve refinished a number of furniture pieces and wood trim when matching an existing stain was important. I’ve had far better ...

Take these important factors into consideration before starting your staining project. Whether revamping a tired coffee table or refinishing flooring, choosing the right wood stain is a key detail.

It takes one bad decision to learn an important lesson about wood: The wrong stain can ruin it. For me, that lesson came with the deck my dad built on our house when I was in high school.

EASTON – Janet Lind of West Bridgewater has always loved doing crafts and now she has ... He builds all the wood projects for Hammer & Stain. Her son, Logan, now 4, likes helping his dad in ...

Have you ever used a stain to change the appearance of a piece of bare wood in your home? Did the job turn out like the finish you see on high-end stained cabinets or other furniture? My guess is ...