What Do You Stain Wood With

120-grit sandpaper.220-grit sandpaper.3 natural-bristle paintbrushes.A few rags.Paint stirrers.A prestain conditioner.Stain in the color of your choice.A clear, protective finish.

What do you need to stain wood?

1. 120-grit sandpaper.
2. 220-grit sandpaper.
3. 3 natural-bristle paintbrushes.
4. A few rags.
5. Paint stirrers.
6. A prestain conditioner.
7. Stain in the color of your choice.
8. A clear, protective finish.

What do you finish wood stain with?

We recommend finishing your wood with oil-based stain (see “Test the Stains”) and wood varnish (alkyd) with a compatible sanding sealer beneath it. These finish types are the easiest to apply. Don’t confuse alkyd varnishes with polyurethane ones.