Whether it is interior or exterior, stains are designed to enhance the natural color of wood. The key is to apply a stain on – evenly along the grain and to keep your work area free of dust and other contaminants especially during the application process. You have a fiber-glass door that needs to be stained?, do not worry, our stain application experts have been trained in Gel stain applications and when they are done, your door or fiberglass pieces will simulate the look you desire to match other wood stain applications.

Stain application  procedures / Tips

  1. We set out drop clothe or plastic to protect the work area / floors, furnishings and the like

  2. We set the temperature in the room between 70 and 75 degrees F. if working on the inside of a home. It should not be too cold or too hot or the stain’s drying time will be affected.

  3. We prep and sand the wood smooth and vacuum or brush off debris. Oil-based stains in particular will look patchy if the wood isn’t smooth.

  4. We wet the wood (with compatible stain cleaners) slightly help the stain spread more evenly. some stains recommend the use of wood conditioner to eliminate broaching.

  5. We apply stain evenly with a clean rag or paintbrush. Brushes are better for staining ornate carvings, molding and other irregularly shaped areas. Rags hold more stain and are easier to use on flat surfaces.

  6. Sometimes we may use a spray gun especially when apply quick-drying alcohol-based stains (or dip the object in a stain bath for 5 minutes to help reach fine details).

  7. We will wipe off excess stain with lint free clothe /paper towel

  8. We allow the stain to dry and then apply another coat if there are patchy areas.

  9. Once the stain is completely dry, we apply the varnish, shellac or wood polish accordingly to preserve the stain