How To Stain Poplar

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5 жыл бұрын

In this woodworking video I show you how to stain poplar. Poplar can look awesome if you follow a few steps, first by prepping the surface. I sand with 80 grit, 120 grit and stop at 150 grit with my orbital sander. I take the end grain up to 220 grit since it absorbs more finish than the face grain. The 220 grit will burnish the surface and help even the color.
Next I raise the grain by spraying water on the surface. After the water dries I sand with 150 grit on the face grain and 220 grit on the end grain.
To prevent blotching I apply a pre-stain conditioner using a stain pad. I wipe away the excess and let it dry for 30 - 60 minutes.
I next apply an amber dye stain and let it dry for 2-4 hours
Next I apply an Rosewood stain and wipe away the excess. I let it dry for 24 hours and then spray a few coats of shellac.
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@Simplecove 5 жыл бұрын

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@Simplecove 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@paulbriggs3072 Жыл бұрын

I suspect thermaled poplar (tulip poplar as some people think its a relative to aspen or cottonwood but is actually not a poplar at all) would be naturally darker and richer and more evenly absorbent.

@AleArzMusic 3 жыл бұрын

This video was requested by POPLAR demand

@berner 2 жыл бұрын

Poplar was the first wood I used when starting woodworking. Its such a versitile wood, I love it :)

@IEnjoyCreatingVideos 5 жыл бұрын

Great work Sean! Thank you for sharing the video with us.👍😎JP

@rwind656 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making an updated video on this. You included a few more little details along the way that will be helpful to those like myself who struggle with stain. Sorry the rosewood has become unavailable. (Read others comments.) Will have to look for something else. I like working poplar.

@mattwhitehead4374 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic Info. Great job!

@david1benson2jonas 6 ай бұрын

Extremely helpful video, thank you

@joelromero5346 5 жыл бұрын

It’s all in the technique. Very nice results. Thanks for the great tips.

@Simplecove 5 жыл бұрын

Yep, thanks for watching!

@FredMcIntyre 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info Sean, great results! 👍🏻👊🏻

@Simplecove 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fred!

@rineeshkulamuttamrineesh26 4 жыл бұрын

Very good video.. its so informative

@josephlaviolette146 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Sean! Love that color combo

@Simplecove 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe!

@BEasay Жыл бұрын

Excellent, thank you!

@tommcnally3646 8 ай бұрын

Great information 👍

@mwgreen9 4 жыл бұрын

Real nice !

@timburnet1037 5 жыл бұрын

Finally, someone who doesn't brush off poplar as paint grade only!

@Simplecove 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@stevecollins9450 5 жыл бұрын

Great tips there, Shawn. I know that I'm in the minority, but I like the look of raw poplar and have built a couple of nice looking pieces of furniture with it.

@jeremyrock9305 4 жыл бұрын

Steve Collins I’m with you i like poplar ! I’m going to do some colonial trim around my front door with it

@JoshNtheedrifter 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love poplar for some reason. I get lost in the natural look of it, even more than oaks and such... maybe my ancestors lived by the trees lol

@YourSmallSpace 3 ай бұрын

Hi Steve, how did you go about finishing the poplar to maintain the raw look?

@stevecollins9450 3 ай бұрын

@@YourSmallSpaceI use the same method as Matt Cremona and others use, building up the finish by wiping it on. I've been using General Finish for this for many years now and like the long term results I've gotten.

@namelessgarrett3052 5 жыл бұрын

Never seen any here in Aus. Good stuff.

@jimmybob7364 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I want to start working with poplar. The cost is low and the challenge of dealing with an emo wood species is fun. I bought a house with poplar cabinets and some flooring. It looks great IMO. But it does mark easier than my oak wood floors.

@FranksDIY 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice explanation. I experienced blotching and other things using poplar. I managed to make it work out and I did end up using similar Technics as you just did and worked out great. Great explanation

@louiscypher7090 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@chelseaamaio807 4 ай бұрын

Very informative! Including thr last piece on if yoyre using gel stain....do yoy tecommwnd one over the other?

@jamesmatthews5222 4 жыл бұрын

Sean, love the video and I LOVE the finished product even more. Question: Is it better to use Gel Stain with poplar, and if so, does that change any part of the process? Thanks again!

@ronnakeil3313 5 жыл бұрын

Nice

@Simplecove 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@42NDwSTKREETSKK 4 жыл бұрын

Hello really enjoyed your video i just got a 60in x 30in butcher block workbench my question is im planning on make it into a table to hold my heavy pc case and two monitors do you think the wood is strong enough for it?

@TDREXrx9 Жыл бұрын

if you go to and autobody store you can get a golden/amber scotchwool which is even softer then grey !

@beastmode334 4 жыл бұрын

Good golly I'm super nervous to try this. Did a separate project with pine using different techniques and it came out horrible. Decided to give poplar a try and I'm going to follow your directions to a T. Yours looks amazing and I sure hope I can replicate this.

@Simplecove 4 жыл бұрын

Always make a test board before applying finish to your final piece. Good luck!

@SilviaRodriguez-dk4vc 3 жыл бұрын

Good morning, love the video, I need to stain the door jamb of the doors which is poplar wood and the door is solid oak. need to be the same color. Do you think I can stain the same color?

@rexclark7821 3 ай бұрын

If I’m going to use an oil base stain, do I need to spray with water to lift the grain???? universe

@iansikina4017 2 жыл бұрын

Would you use the amber dye to stain it ebony color as well? Trying to figure out how to get that deep black but still able to see the grain.

@kumabeast7745 3 жыл бұрын

It seems that Rosewood is discontinued. Could you please suggest a substitute? thanks. Great vid by the way. What can you do with Pine and stains?

@scottlevine3271 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, is the shellac spray finish suitable for an interior stairwell handrail? Any other suggestions?

@ivokolarik8290 5 жыл бұрын

👍

@samuelsmith5773 2 жыл бұрын

How can I make Birch plywood look like Sapele (or at least Mahogany)? I need large panels of a Sapele lookalike to restore woodwork in a 1946 Spartan Manor.

@Silver87sc 3 жыл бұрын

I don't have much of a choice on the poplar. My step dad works at a wood store and I asked him to find me some wood at a decent price. His discount is worth the extra arm work lol

@RM-en9gk 4 жыл бұрын

I always raised the grain of the wood 1 grit before sanding the final grit and there no need to pre stain conditioner. ( Example 80, 120, raised the grain, 150 then stain.) I get better results free from blotches by sealing the raw wood with shellac about 2 coats then use dye color

@Simplecove 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure I understand your statement of "No need to pre stain conditioner" yet you go on to say you use shellac as a pre-stain conditioner?

@jakematic 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sean! I've tried this and had terrible results.... obviously I sanded it too far after watching your video. Will give it a go now that I know the correct way.

@Simplecove 5 жыл бұрын

Give it a try. Thanks for watching!

@jasonfiore8182 4 жыл бұрын

Ive just ply boarses my shed , i want to stain and varnsih , is this possible

@ChrisVanStory61984 Жыл бұрын

Can u use alcohol in substitute of water to pre raise the grain so you don't have to wait overnight?

@juanlambda27 3 жыл бұрын

Great demo. Thanks! What is the difference between the dye and the stain? Is the dye found ready-mixed or is it a powder that needs to be mixed with water?

@Simplecove 3 жыл бұрын

I show a can of dye in the video and plus I link to it in the video description.

@kyle9335 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Sean, was wondering what type of Amber dye you used. . . I've never used any dyes before, does Home Depot carry any?

@kumabeast7745 3 жыл бұрын

he used general finishes amber dye. i think it's sold at Lee Valley.

@laurafelskekuhn6508 Жыл бұрын

How wide are tool chests?

@LilShaggy82 2 жыл бұрын

So if I want a darker color then don’t sand with a higher grit or a “finer” grit? I like a dark chatty look. Kinda like a Victorian look

@joelhargraves4603 Жыл бұрын

Just spray clear coat, then sand flat, then shoot some tinted clear coats.

@vincentcorpuz1622 Жыл бұрын

I like the cherry stain better.

@jc2367 5 жыл бұрын

Any reason why you use water based stain for poplar?

@Simplecove 5 жыл бұрын

I just like using water based products. They dry faster and have less VOCs.

@bobabooey8367 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sean ..what if it has some green in it??

@Simplecove 5 жыл бұрын

Green in the poplar? The dye will help set the tone.

@bobabooey8367 5 жыл бұрын

@@Simplecove awesome:)

@watercoloraanik4388 Жыл бұрын

You should learn the you will show how make on this

@Simplecove Жыл бұрын

What?

@MidlandTexan 4 жыл бұрын

This is a poplar video

@ChristiannTyler 2 жыл бұрын

Wouldn’t the cost of all the stains, dyes etc end up costing more than if you were to buy a more expensive type of wood?

@Simplecove 2 жыл бұрын

Depends on the size of the project but I highly doubt it. I can get poplar for $2 a board foot whereas walnut for me is $8-$10 a board foot. Mahogany is roughly $6 a board foot.