This means they should all have the same base. If you choose an oil-based stain like Varathane, you'll need to pick out an oil-based conditioner and sealant. A water-based stain will need water-based products to go with it.  This ensures each layer works together to create a smooth finish. Purchase wood stain and wood conditioners at your local hardware store or online. Oil-based stains are the most popular, and they're often the easiest to apply to the wood. They also go the deepest into the wood, giving it a nice depth and beautiful color. While they're easy to apply, they don't offer protection for the wood, so you'll definitely need to add a final coat of sealant if you choose oil-based products.  Oil-based stains are good for softwoods, like pine and birch. Oil-based stains usually only need 1-2 coats. Water-based stains are easy to clean up and are more resistant to things like mildew and mold. These products won't create the same rich color that an oil-based product would, but they do keep their color for a long period of time.  Cedar, cypress, and redwood all do well with water-based stains. Water-based stains and conditioners dry very quickly. If you choose a water-based stain, a wood conditioner will be necessary because water-based stains raise the grain of the wood. Gel stains don't penetrate the surface of the wood, meaning they bring out some of the wood's markings but mostly act as a layer of paint. They're great for types of woods that usually become splotchy when stains are added, like maple, pine, cherry, and birch.  Gel stains work particularly well on vertical surfaces like doors or cabinets because they don't run or splatter as much. Be careful when using gel stains on crevices, as the stain tends to gather in these spots and can be difficult to remove. Find a small piece of wood that’s the same type you’ll be staining, if possible. Dab the stain onto this test piece of wood using a rag to see how light or dark it turns out. Testing your stain on this small piece will let you see how the stain will affect your variety of wood before you apply it to your project.
اختر الدهانات والمرطبات التي تتناسق مع بعضها البعض. اختر دهانًا مرتكزًا على الزيت لتحسين لون الخشب. اختر منتجات مرتكزة على المياه إذا كنت تفضل خيارًا صديقًا للبيئة. اختر دهانًا من نوعية الجل للحصول على لون ثابت على سطح الخشب. اختبر الدهان على قطعة صغيرة من الخشب لمعرفة كيف سيبدو.