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Top Mistakes You Should Avoid When Staining Your Wood Products

Posted On Thursday, 06 January 2022 20:10
Top Mistakes You Should Avoid When Staining Your Wood Products

Of course, staining wood isn’t a complicated process. It involves simple principles. However, the process can take time. Also, the process requires a high level of meticulousness. Often, most homeowners rush into applying the stain. Consequently, they make several mistakes. To help you apply wood staining the right way, the following guide is going to walk you through the mistakes you should avoid. Keep reading!

Poor Sanding

Wood staining involves a lot of processes. One of the most important processes in wood sanding. Designed to remove imperfections from the wood, sanding will also expose the pores for better stain penetration. In most cases, consider starting with low grits—i.e., around 60 to 80. The softer grit will be removed. Not doing enough sanding is a mistake. This is because the pores won’t sufficiently open. Consequently, the wood won’t absorb the stain properly.

Inaccurate Stain Sample Colors

Are you intending to change the color of your wood? Well, if so, then consider using a different stain. However, if you want the color of your wood to come out, then use a clear-based exterior wood stain. Thus, it depends on your personal preferences. For instance, you will have several colors to choose from. You will be presented with several color samples. The only issue with these samples is that they aren’t that accurate. Remember, these samples will look different on different surfaces. Thus, if you don’t get it accurate with samples, it will mess up with the aesthetic appeal of your wood.

Proper Disposal

Poor disposal of rag staining material can lead to several issues. This is because wood stains are exothermic in nature. What this means is that they can generate heat and pose serious danger to the surrounding. Proper disposal will minimize fire hazards. Use a metal container to dispose of these rags. You can also use a plastic container. However, be sure to lid the container.

Not Applying Wood Conditioner

The purpose of a wood conditioner is to create a uniform color. Thus, before applying wood stain, consider applying a good wood conditioner. Normally, it takes about 2 hours for the wood conditioner to dry. With wood conditioners, you have treatments that can prevent things like blotches, streaks, etc. Of course, you can use a wood conditioner on a myriad of woods. However, it's advisable to use them on soft porous-based woods such as pine, birch, as well as maple.

Not Wiping Off Excess Wood Stain

Start by applying a wet coat. From here, consider wiping off excess stains. Not doing so can make the stain look blotchy. The stain will also look very tacky. It’s also important to note that stains don’t dry at the same rate. Oil-based wood stains dry slower than their water-based counterparts. Thus, if you intend to use gel stain, consider wiping the excess stain.

The Bottom-Line

Simple wood staining mistakes can cost you. Besides making your wood vulnerable to rotting, mistakes can shorten your wood products’ life. Thus, don’t make the above mistakes if you want your outdoor furniture to serve you for years to come. 

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