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Tri Best Specialties | Honestly with stain combos the limit doesn’t exist 🙌🏼 There are so many variations of what stain to use when it comes to white oak but... | Instagram
beautiful white oak stain custom mix
clean and condition surface then apply the oil based stain with sprayer then wipe quickly with soft cloth. maybe need two coats. then two to three coats of a matte polycrylic top coat
Christine | @honeybuilthome on Instagram: "My special stain combination: White wash stain + Special Walnut / Flagstone / Provincial The reason why I use 3 different stain colors is because wood species have different undertones so they don’t take stain the same. By using white wash, it helps to mute the undertones so you don’t get dark grain. So tell me, do you like the dark grain or are you going to try white wash to help mute them? #woodstain #stainingtips #diyprojects #homediy"
Paige | Budget DIY + Custom Carpentry + Design on Instagram: "My go-to stain combo that works every time! One thing I do before even getting started on staining: sand the wood I’m working on. Sanding is a key step you do not want to miss, as it helps remove the yellow layer that is in a lot of woods. I start with 120/150 grit and then move to 220 so it gets nice & smooth! Once sanded, I apply Minwax Pre-Stain & wipe away any excess. This helps so the stain goes on evenly. After the allotted dry time, you need to lightly sand with 220 and then apply your 1st stain (Simply White) within an hour of applying the Pre-Stain. Leave for a few minutes & wipe off excess. Once dry, apply Minwax Provincial & wipe off pretty quickly, (unless you want a darker stain). Once dry, apply a sealer. I lik