{"id":101484,"date":"2020-10-29T04:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-29T04:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/?p=101484"},"modified":"2020-10-28T09:46:48","modified_gmt":"2020-10-28T09:46:48","slug":"guide-tips-staining-wood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/guide-tips-staining-wood.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Stain Hardwood Floors and Furniture?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

IN THIS POST:<\/strong>
– What is Wood Staining?<\/a>
– How to Stain Wooden Surfaces?<\/a>
– Tips for Staining Wood<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wood is beautiful in its natural form but as a material that is derived from nature, you can\u2019t always predict the colours, tones, patterns, and hues that you\u2019ll get with wooden floors and furnishings. If you want to change the tone of your wood to match the colour scheme of the home, highlight the natural patterns in the wood, get rid of discolouration on the surface, or merge two different toned woods into one, you should consider staining the wood. Stay with us as we cover some of the top tips for staining wood, but first, let\u2019s talk a bit more about the process of wood staining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Wood Staining?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Staining
Choose a Colour Tone That Complements the Rest of Your Furniture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Staining is a process where you paint a wooden surface to darken its natural tone. The stains used for the process get absorbed into the wood and darken the wood\u2019s pigmentation at its core. This is different from a varnish, which only coats the surface of the wood and does not penetrate into its layers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, staining the wood will help you bring out the patterns that are naturally ingrained in the wood. Wood staining can also help you cover any imperfections present in the wood, including discolouration, burn marks, or scratches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Stain Wooden Surfaces?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Applying
You Can Use a Sponge to Apply the Stain as Well<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The process of staining wood is just a small part of the steps you need to follow in order to polish raw wood<\/a> and bring out its true appeal. Accordingly, you will need to sand the wood before you begin staining and coat it with a clear varnish once you are done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a step-by-step guide to staining wood to change its colour:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Clean the surface of the wood using a soft cloth.<\/li>
  2. Use sandpaper to open up the upper layer of the wood as this will make the stain penetrate deeper into the layers.<\/li>
  3. Test the stain on a stray piece of wood of the same tone or on a part that is commonly hidden from the eye, like the bottom of your furniture.<\/li>
  4. Apply the stain on the surface evenly while moving in only one direction with a paintbrush.<\/li>
  5. Let the colour penetrate into the wood for your desired amount of time.<\/li>
  6. Wipe off the excess colour with a clean cloth.<\/li>
  7. If the colour is not dark enough, sand again and reapply a second coat.<\/li>
  8. Seal the wood with a varnish for better protection against daily wear and tear.<\/li>
  9. Let the wood dry overnight before using.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Tips for Staining Wood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \"Staining
    Don\u2019t Forget to Cover All of the Wooden Surfaces of Your Furniture!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Here are some of the wood staining tips and tricks to keep in mind as you perform the process given above:<\/p>\n\n\n\n