We recently installed a pine T&G ceiling. Our contractor stained it incorrectly with a water base semi-transparent outdoor Cabot stain that looks horrible. It was stripped and restained with Minwax Fruitwood but the ugly gray/putty color shows through. Any suggestions to fix this. It is on two very large ceilings

How do I get the gel stain to be a light wood? Also, I used it over white paint on a banister and it looks horrible. Do I prime it with an oil based paint?

I am making a plaque with engraved words. I want to paint the words and then varnish the plaque or vice versa. What’s the best combination of paint and varnish and which should be done first?

Our house is 25 years old and the ceiling was varnished over natural pine. Would like to use a 1 to 1 white paint to water solution to lighten. Do I have to sand off or has it been long enough that finished has worn off enough?

What would be a good finish for an exterior door? It’s red wood pine & has glass panels. Would only a deck oil be good to use for the exterior side?

I am installing knotty pine interior doors. I like the light appearance of the pine. What is the best finish to keep the natural appearance and still seal the wood?

I bought new pine wood doors. I stained the doors with Cherry wood stain but a haze has appeared on a lot of the areas of the doors. How can I stop this from happening?

I have a small room with knotty pine paneling. The former owner must have hung pictures all around the room when it was new, and now there are unfaded patches of light wood in the shape of all the picture frames. Can I fade these patches to match the rest

Home with old redwood paneling that is faded by sun damage. It is a porous paneling and not sealed or varnished. Just want to add new life and color to my walls by reinvigorating the panels. I am thinking perhaps some type of oil treatment? High vaulted walls and a

I just stained an unfinished 6-panel pine wood door. I conditioned the wood first then stained it with oak finish. It’s too dark. How do I lighten it? Do I need to sand all the stain off and start over?