Next time you've got a painting project, give gel stains some consideration. Like traditional wood stains, it's oil-based and will absorb into unfinished wood, but gel stains won't put the grain on ...

Stained wood console table with silver hardware - Vieriu Adrian/Getty Images Stain highlights the natural beauty of wood, but getting the results you want requires more than just the right stain color ...

Q: Is a water-based stain as good as an oil-based stain on pine molding? When applying the pre-stain conditioner and the stain itself, is it best to use a brush or cloth? Is there a waiting period to ...

Stain highlights the natural beauty of wood, but getting the results you want requires more than just the right stain color.

Unlike a traditional stain, it can also be applied to non-porous surfaces to create a durable finish more like paint. And yet, its thick consistency makes it more forgiving to apply than a coat of ...