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kilimanjaro · January 24, 2014, 07:01 PM

If you want a deep, rich stain on pine wood, you can do it, but plan it out. Buy a quart of your desired stain, the oldest one on the shelf. Do not shake, turn over, or disturb the contents. Take it home and let sit for a week. The stain pigments should be settled in the bottom of the can. Gently pour off the oils in the top half of the can.

Clean the wood with a tack cloth.

Stir the remaining liquor and spread evenly on the wood with a sponge brush. Let it soak in for 10 minutes, then wipe off with clean rags. Repeat if necessary.

January 24, 2014, 07:01 PM	#5
kilimanjaro Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2009 Posts: 3,963	If you want a deep, rich stain on pine wood, you can do it, but plan it out. Buy a quart of your desired stain, the oldest one on the shelf. Do not shake, turn over, or disturb the contents. Take it home and let sit for a week. The stain pigments should be settled in the bottom of the can. Gently pour off the oils in the top half of the can. Clean the wood with a tack cloth. Stir the remaining liquor and spread evenly on the wood with a sponge brush. Let it soak in for 10 minutes, then wipe off with clean rags. Repeat if necessary.