Willcox Updated by James K. Willcox A great wood stain does double duty. First, it adds to the aesthetics, either by ...

Professionals go to great lengths to sand the bare wood until it resembles glass. You want the wood as smooth as possible before applying stain. This sanding is also a requirement for the final clear ...

Think of it like mixing patterns in fashion—there’s an art ... Aesthetics aside, wood stain sets the emotional tone of a space. “Consider also the mood you wish to create in the room ...

The only way to get this right is to put samples down on the floor,” she explains. “Installers and refinishers will mix up ...