How Do You Stain Furniture A Cherry Color?
Staining furniture can be messy, but with these careful steps, you’ll bring new life to a bookcase, a dresser, or table in no time. Plus, you’ll feel a real sense of accomplishment when it’s done. SELECT YOUR STAIN. Wood stain is sold in water-based and oil-based finishes. Water-based stain cleans up with soap and water but dries extremely quickly (it can penetrate wood within a few minutes). For this reason, manufacturers recommend that if you’re staining a large area, or if you’re simply unsure of your technique, go with an oil-based stain. It’ll give you more time to correct any gaffes. Some oil-based finishes now are available in a more environmentally friendly, low-VOC formula, which takes longer to dry. There’s also gel stain, which is a thicker formula that doesn’t drip — ideal for staining a vertical surface, like the side of a bookcase. I’ve always used oil-based stain. For extra protection (and to save yourself a step at the end), you can purchase a stain-polyurethane mix. P
