From cedar siding to redwood deck wood offers a rich warm welcome to any home.
Staining wood beams.
Wait 24 hours for all dust to settle before staining.
Clean the surface free of dirt with soapy water and dry with a cloth or paper towels.
On a previously stained deck also be sure to sand the entire surface areas where the.
A good house stain not only beautifies your home s exterior it preserves and protects exterior wood from nature s harshest elements.
If working outdoors avoid strong winds or direct sunlight.
Use a vacuum dedicated to the shop or the wand extension on a regular vacuum cleaner to remove sanding dust from the wood beams.
Wipe the surface of the wood with the wet cloth until the wood is consistently wet with stain.
Dip a folded cotton cloth into an open can of stain.
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Take steps to ensure that chemical stain remover does not splash or spill onto other surfaces.
I am wondering what effect the dark painted beams will have on the gel stain s appearance.
All those bumps left from the varnish will be gone.
Because my beams are already dark black do you think a walnut colored stain would come out brownish.
I have since painted them black but i want to try this gel stain method.
Wood stain remover can have strong fumes so work in a well ventilated area or outdoors if possible.
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But stain is not just for siding and trim.
Use a powered sanding tool to remove the top layer of wood which could act as a barrier to the sealant.
I can adjust the darkness and depth easily that way.
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I usually apply it with a blue paper shop towel.
Rail systems accessories.
If the cloth begins to dry out dip the cloth.
Today sherwin williams makes a full line of stains for just about every surface.
I always miraculously get a beautiful even coat.
If there are any imperfections give them a little elbow grease with the steel wool or use a rougher grain.
Over raw wood i get splotchiness but i love it over sealed wood.
I dip it into the van of polyshades and wipe it on.
Once you ve completely gone over the beams with the steel wool when you run your hand down the beams they should be smooth.
Wipe any remaining residue from the wood with a clean damp rag.
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The wood is very rough and porous so sanding stripping was not an option.