How To Stain Trim Boards
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How to stain trim boards. Hacks staining wood trim in a house. Rubbing or brushing against the direction of the grain will help fill deep pores with stain. It may look muddy at first but that will clear up when you wipe off the excess. For small nail holes on baseboards you plan to stain use a dough type wood filler.
The key to getting an evenly stained wood surface is to saturate the wood thoroughly and then wipe the stain off evenly. Nail the baseboard back to the wall with new 1 1 2 inch finish nails. First lay a coat of stain on the wood in the direction of the grain. It s easy to get dark blotches and an uneven result.
Since even filler made to accept stain never looks like real wood limit its use along the length of the baseboard filler can be applied before or after staining. Apply a liberal amount of stain giving the wood an ample amount to absorb. For a light tone first seal the wood with a prepared wood conditioner. Allow the stain to set long enough to get the desired results and.
Start by stirring the stain. Smooth it with a putty knife. Staining pine boards or plywood can be tricky. If necessary sand the rest of the wood as well using 100 to 120 grit for rough areas and a fine 220 grit to make the wood smooth step 3 wipe down the.
If the stain is not working its way into the grain brush it across the grain and finish with brushstrokes parallel to the grain. How to get rid of scratches or water damage on interior wood trim. Drive the nails into the wall framing not into the floor and sink the heads with a nail punch. You will want to use a tinted filler the same color of the stain you will use.
On woods with large open pores such as oak mahogany and ash increase your pressure to work the stain into the pores. Scrape the stir stick across the bottom and pull up any settled solids then work them into the solvent until they re all dissolved. Begin by tamping a small amount of the filler into the hole with your thumb. Use the same method to mix the sanding sealer and the wood varnish later the best application method is to simply dip a natural bristle brush into the stain and brush it right onto the wood photo 4.
Fill the nail holes with wood. I show my process for getting an even finish when stainin. Repair stained on lacquered trim that has nicks ding. Apply a coat of stain to the entire length of a piece of trim molding using a natural hair paintbrush or a rag.
Allow to dry thoroughly according to the package instructions step 2 sand the patched areas with 220 grit sandpaper until smooth. Step 1 fill in any nail holes or imperfections in the wood with wood filler.