Staining a piece of wood is a way to enhance the grain's natural beauty, but sometimes the results don't turn out as expected. A woodworking project can wind up with an uneven stain absorption if it ...

Plywood edges perform like the end grain of most woods when stained: they absorb more stain than the rest of the surface and get darker. With plywood, the edges usually appear blotchy and unattractive ...

“These are the products that control the absorption, making sure the stain penetrates equally and granting you that finish you’re after,” advises residential painter George Crew. “The extra ...