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Finally, put on a respirator mask. Plan to do your work with wood stain remover in a well-ventilated area—or outdoors, if possible. Clear the area of dust before starting, then lay down a drop ...

Whether revamping a tired coffee table or refinishing flooring, choosing the right wood stain is a key detail. There are ...

If the wood in your deck is pressure-treated with CCA, the Environmental Protection Agency recommends regularly applying a penetrating coating, such as a semi-transparent or clear stain ...

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 ...

Leave it in place for a few hours, then wipe away. That will often lift the stain. Otherwise, try rubbing it with a cloth and your cleaning solution, then follow up with a wood polish such as ...