How to Stain Wood with Expert Bruce Johnson

Uploaded Apr 11, 2011

Stain enhances the grain of the wood and gives it warmth and character, allowing for customization of the wood color. Minwax® offers more than 100 different stain colors in a variety of stain types such as oil-based stain, gel stain, and water-based stain. Wood Finish™ stains are for interior use only. They are ideal for unfinished wood furniture, cabinets, doors, trim, molding, and hardwood floors. Gel stains (oil based) are ideal for working on vertical surfaces. Water-based stains are great for easy clean-up and dry quickly.