On the other hand, woods with an open grain, like pine, cedar and white oak, are very absorbent and accept stain readily. Natural coloration also affects how stains appear.

Staining a piece of wood is a way to enhance the grain's natural beauty, but sometimes the results don't turn out as expected. A woodworking project can wind up with an uneven stain absorption if ...

Woods like pine are prone to blotching and tend do better with gel stains, ... You could try a “pickled oak” stain for a neutral tone, ... Picking the right wood stain means considering, ...

A: It's OK. Oak is the best for thresholds. Do not paint it. Use instead one coat of a semitransparent stain of the color of your choice. It will look good, preserve the wood, and will not peel.