Comments on: Wood Staining Techniques: Stretch That Stain

By: Peter

Peter — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 09:51:49 +0000

That is a really good tip particularly tto those fresh to the blogosphere.
Brief but very precise information… Thanks for sharing this one.
A must read article!

By: Cass

Cass — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 15:39:31 +0000

Thanks. I’m a novice always looking for helpful advice. Keep it coming.

By: McGowan Evangelist R.

McGowan Evangelist R. — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 14:01:09 +0000

I was able to do this with the original stain was chunks so I applied like a chalk sticks and proceed as you demonstrated so well.

Thanks

By: Loxmyth

Loxmyth — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 04:21:46 +0000

In reply to Customer Service.

There are other solutions (if you’ll pardon the pun) to keeping finish from drying out, ranging from decanting it into smaller containers to laying a olastic-wrap vapor barrier directly on top of the liquid to storing cans upside down so they tend to seal better.
Bloxygen is elegant but I’m not convinced it’s the most cost effective solution.

Also remember that in this case the author had no control over the storage and was extremely lucky to find a sample at all.

By: Bruce Marconett

Bruce Marconett — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 02:34:38 +0000

In reply to Customer Service. Only problem with that thought is that the author wasn't using 'full' strenght...the stain was concentrated due to evaporation.

By: Bruce Marconett

Bruce Marconett — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 02:28:37 +0000

Sorry. With all respect, I dont buy it. You Never stain a solo item, away from the job…especially using old, reconstituted stain, And not knowing the technique used by the original craftsman. You talk about deepening the color…if you have nothing to compare with, how do you know when to stop? Yes, sometimes you can reconstituted, but there are more things to consider…

By: Customer Service

Customer Service — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 15:33:27 +0000

In reply to Jeffrey Smith.

Hi Jeffrey. This is common, as the finish dilutes the stain and the brushing action moves it around. I recommend spraying 2 coats of this product https://amzn.to/2AVtKqT to seal the stain before applying your final topcoat. Applying a spray finish will seal in the stain and not disturb it prior to your topcoat application. Or, you could try skipping the sealer and go straight to this product: https://amzn.to/35u63nA
Thanks
Paul-Woodworkers Guild of America

By: Jeffrey Smith

Jeffrey Smith — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 01:11:04 +0000

Is there a difference from using a rag to stain your wood vs. a brush? I used a rag to apply to my bookcase. After about 24 to 48 after staining, I applied finish coat with a foam brush to minimize bubbles, what surprise me as I was brushing the finish, the stain was lifting. Not sure what happen

By: Customer Service

Customer Service — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 13:43:44 +0000

In reply to Nancy Lurz.

Hi Nancy. I doubt that the impact had any bearing on the consistency of the stain. Keep stirring and hopefully you can eliminate the lumps. If not you could run the stain through a filter (readily available at paint stores) and remove the lumps that way.
Thanks
Paul-Woodworkers Guild of America

By: Nancy Lurz

Nancy Lurz — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 17:26:55 +0000

I brought a can of stain and it had a dent in it! I can’t get the lumps out of it were they cause from the dent?