Step by step guide on how to apply stain over wood filler.

Wood filler is an excellent material which you can use to fill any cavity that may occur on a furniture surface due to natural wear and tear conditions or unintended abrasions. Applying a wood filler to a cracked or holed wood surface is simple and hardly can anyone notice the

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A Cap Spray HVLP Quart Cup Gun.

How to Use an HVLP Spray Gun Like a Pro

An hvlp spray gun can be difficult to use at first. Spraying any clear finish or paint with an hvlp or cup gun can be a little tricky, but with practice using this type of paint spaying equipment will become easy. A HVLP system is great for spraying a variety

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Watco Danish Oil applied to cabinet door.

How to Finish Wood with Danish Oil

Danish Oil Wood Finish Can Be Used On All Wood Surfaces Danish oil is a penetrating wood finish that is related to both Tung oil and polymerized linseed oil. It often a top choice of finishes because it can be used on just about all types of wood surfaces. It

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Applying a traditional oil base wood stain with a white bristle brush.

How to Apply Oil Base Stain Like a Pro

Applying oil base stain is slightly different than applying water base stain. Oil based stain comes in two popular varieties: gel and liquid. Both produce similar results but there are slightly varied techniques on applying each type. Gel Stain vs. Liquid Stain Gel stain is much thicker than liquid stain.

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Examples of wood dye stain colors.

Aniline Dye: A Colorful Choice for Wood Finishing

Applying Aniline Dyes to Wood Furniture Produces a Transparent Color Hue Applying aniline dyes today is very simple compared to how it was done in the late 1800s! Aniline dye was invented in 1856 and over the course of 150 years it has become easier to apply to woods and

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Hole in oak filled with colored wood putty.

Staining Filled Areas

Staining Filled Areas Requires Hiding the Filler Staining filled areas of wood furniture is a big concern because there is always the possibility that the filler will not absorb the stain. When you use wood filler on furniture, your goal is to hide the furniture’s imperfections and damaged areas, and

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How Wood Species Take Stain

There are Differences in How Wood Species Take Stain Have you ever wondered how wood species take stain? Not all wood is the same. Every species of wood has its own distinctiveness. Differences can occur in the wood’s grain, its hardness, softness, and its pores. Because of the unique properties

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