How To Stain Trim Darker
Let it sit for 3 to 4 minutes and then wipe away the excess.
How to stain trim darker. Clean the existing finish with minwax wood cabinet cleaner to remove dirt and grime. The longer you leave the stain on the wood the darker the color will be. After a few minutes i used a clean cotton cloth to wipe off the stain making sure to get any extra out of the crevices of the trim. If the wood is not dark enough let the first coat dry completely and apply another coat of stain in the same manner allowing to dry completely after wiping away the extra stain.
Apply a bead of caulk to each joint then smooth it immediately with a damp rag or your fingertip. Allow caulking to dry for at least four hours. Scrape excess filler off the wood with a putty knife. Use a bristle attachment on a vacuum to remove all of the dust.
Lightly scuff the clean dried existing finish with a synthetic sanding pad or 220 grit sandpaper. Apply dark gel stain. Test any stain you are considering on an inconspicuous spot to ensure that the color of the stain in conjunction with the natural color of the wood produces the color you desire. Apply a second coat.
Apply the stain with a brush. Apply the gel stain using a chip brush. My father in law is going to give me the hardest time for this post. He loves it so much.
Work in manageable sections brushing on and then wiping off rather than applying the stain all at once. You will want to use a tinted filler the same color of the stain you will use. If you want a darker richer tone apply a second coat according to label directions. Wait at least 15 minutes before wiping off the excess stain with a rag.
For wood previously coated with a clear protective finish. He should marry it. I have had at least 25 conversations with. Once you ve wiped off all the excess stain allow the wood to dry completely.
Once it starts to dry it is harder to remove. Work in small areas as you do not want the stain to start to dry. Step 1 fill in any nail holes or imperfections in the wood with wood filler. Watch the stain as the wood absorbs it.
Allow to dry thoroughly according to the package instructions step 2 sand the patched areas with 220 grit sandpaper until smooth. Then i removed the painters tape after about an hour. Use tinted shellac or oil based primer instead of a general purpose latex primer to ensure adhesion and stain blocking. I did two coats allowing about 30 minutes dry time in between coats.