Minwax 22760 .5 Pint Weathered Oak Interior Stain

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You can find both oil-based and water-based stains for wood, although water-based stains are generally safer and easier to clean up.

In this article, we’ll dive into the different types of stains and finishes, discuss the best ways to apply them, and cover other essential factors that make your final product stand out. You don't have permission to access "http://www.lowes.com/pd/Minwax-Wood-Finish-Weathered-Oak-Oil-based-Interior-Stain-Actual-Net-Contents-32-fl-oz/999914515" on this server. You don't have permission to access "http://www.homedepot.com/p/Varathane-1-qt-Weathered-Oak-Classic-Wood-Interior-Stain-339716/305502033" on this server. Welcome to our online community where we've posted home, DIY, style, renovations, and family since '09. Renovating our #cljmoderncottage in Idaho and headed for new adventures in Raleigh, NC.#cljfam #cljtransformationsI wanted to ask about using the wire brush. Do you just go in a straight line, or with the gran already there? Do you just do it once or go over a couple of times?

Ideally, you should apply the primer the same way as you do the wood stain. Saturate a lint-free rag with the product and rub the wood surface with it. Allow it to dry completely, then add another coat and let it dry too.

And a lighter color that I was drawn to while in the store Weathered Oak so I thought I’d give that one a try too. I always prefer to apply wood stain with a lint-free cloth. This allows you to control the amount of stain applied (I prefer thin coats) and there are no brush strokes or marks left behind.

Stain your wood with one coat of Minwax Dark Walnut stain. Wipe away any excess stain. Allow it to fully dry. Here’s a image showing how the same stain can look different on red oak vs white oak. I collected these comparison from DuraSeal brochure. After using the Weathered Oak stain, the reddish-orange tones were even more evident than before. I recommend steering clear of this stain in rooms with a lot of yellows, reds, oranges, and other “hot” colors that could exaggerate the warm tints from the stain. Projects with Fir: We build a lot of wood projects. While we usually work with cheaper woods, when we are trying to make something really nice, we love using oak. We didn’t have to remove the baseboard because our home has shoe molding. So that came off and was replaced with the new floors. It’s not my favorite thing, but it did save us on baseboard!Once you have everything you need ready, you can follow these steps to get the job done. Step 1: Prepare the project area