A warm brown stain works nicely for untreated pine because it doesn't dry quite as dark as it can with other types of wood. For a redwood or cedar fence, a semi-transparent wood stain works well ...

Before staining a wood fence, scan the weather forecast and select ... same day to ensure they blend well and to prevent light or dark spots. —Chase Brush, Contributing Writer Step 3: Finish ...

The light-colored wood between the dark stripes of summer wood grain is the spring wood. The tubes in this spring wood soak up stain more readily than the darker, denser summer wood grain.

Wood Stain Ratings Enhance the beauty of decks, fences, and outdoor furniture with the best wood stain. A quality wood stain adds a premium finish that lasts for years.