Stains with UV protection have a chemical that prevents sun radiation from sinking into your maple floors. Look for a water-based finish labeled UV-resistant or UV-stabilized.

This is primarily due to the different densities of wood species and their natural colorations. Some hardwood species, like rock maple and mesquite, are very dense and have a close grain, and the ...

HARRISBURG, SD — Showplace Cabinetry has released a new stain called Kona that the company says brings "dramatic depth and warmth" to its cabinetry offerings. Now available on Maple and Maple SG ...

Identify your wood The more porous the wood, the tougher your job will be. A ring-porous hardwood such as oak will take the oil, but you won't get any shine. The oil is absorbed too deep. You'll ...

Woods like birch, maple, pine, and cherry are notorious for uneven absorption, which makes blotchy staining more common. Always apply a pre-stain wood conditioning treatment when working with ...

Q: Candle wax dripped on my maple counter. How can I remove the stain without marring the wood? Stockton Springs, Maine A: If there is a finish on the wood, the real issue is cleaning away the ...