Before you prep, determine the type of wood stain (oil- or water-based) ... Special prep is required when painting over oil-based wood stains. Photo: Tom Fenenga for Bob Vila.

Consumer Reports has expert tips on how to apply wood stain to decks ... best with water-based stains (the only type we test because they’re easier and safer to use than oil-based stains).

Type of Wood: Different ... Choosing the right stain for your woodworking project can be pivotal as it impacts aesthetics, durability, and overall quality of the finished piece.

Oil-based wood stains penetrate the wood without raising the grain. These offer the most control since the color can be darkened with more layers. Water-based stains raise the grain of the wood ...

If you're looking to stain a wood project, it's important to know how long it takes to dry. Here's what to know about dry times before starting your project.

This guide explains how a walnut can be used to remove water stains, how it works, and what to use it on, according to an expert.

Q: Water leaked into our below-ground, wood-paneled den and seeped into the wall and baseboard. We fixed the source of the leak, and the wall is dry now. But the wood is heavily stained. I think ...

Paint: Cold water works best for water-based paint stains. Rinse the stained area under cold running water to remove as much paint as possible before washing. You should also use cold water on the ...

Choosing the right stain for your woodworking project can be pivotal as it impacts aesthetics, durability, and overall quality of the finished piece. While both types of stains have their merits ...