How to stain wood LIKE A PRO! Pine wood staining tips and tricks

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@falconflooring2797 2 жыл бұрын

Just my two cents. Generally most professionals will not use a wood conditioners since it does not give the results you may think it does on certain species. In terms of staining certain species where the end result is blotchy, water popping is the solution. As a hardwood floor contractor we stain jobs that are anywhere from a couple hundred square feet to a couple thousand feet and more. The last thing we or our clients want would be to have their final product be blotchy. What is water popping some may ask. Whatever your project may be weather a table top or a couple thousand feet of wood flooring your sand job must be done correctly. I'll speak in terms of a wood floor. Although the process for all projects are the same. Once we are done sanding a wood floor and ready to apply a stain, we water pop the floor first. Literally we are on our hands and knees with a 5 gallon bucket of water and a car wash sponge washing the floor. Not flooding the floor with water. Simply washing the floor. That then sits over night which once it dries also raises and swells the grain of the wood. Then we stain over the water popped floor. We then allow the stain to dry. The following day we begin our polyurethane process. If you touch the project after you water pop it and after you stain it, it will be rough in texture. This is normal since the process has raised and swollen the grain of the wood which is the intent. Some abrade the stain after it's applied and dried with a maroon pad. Most wait to knock the grain raise down by abrading their first coat of finish. In our case polyurethane. A couple of the more bitchy species to stain would be the tight grain hardwood lumbers such as birch and maple ETC. Staining maple is like shooting a BB gun at a freight train. Stain a maple floor without water popping and uneven, blotchy results is what you will yield. Water pop it, let it dry over night then stain and a nice even color is what you end up with. For those who read this and do it there are two simple keys you must do for success. 1) Wash the project, don't flood it. 2) The water popping process must dry over night. For those who have a moisture meter it's best to take a moisture reading before water popping, and after water popping to ensure all the water has evaporated where the moisture content of the lumber is the same after you water popped as it was before you water popped. As a side note just know that water popping will give the color much more depth. In many cases it also will be a shade or so darker.

@iNeoKF Жыл бұрын

Thank you gentleman!

@megusta9045 Жыл бұрын

I took all notes

@fanamarie Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm about to try it

@vicschauberger2737 Жыл бұрын

You're right. The water is the best way , but if you do use the wood conditioner on small projects , like I use to , you apply it against the grain . Not with the grain like this guy's video . You wipe it off using a wiping cloth , going with the grain . The water popping does bring a deeper stain . I had to apply 2 coats of stain when I used the wood conditioner vs. the water . Thanks for the comment .

@bb-em4th Жыл бұрын

You seem to know your stuff. I have a piece of scrap wood that was from an old table that belonged to my great grandad. My Grandaddy let me have it after he had sanded it and everything when he was clearing out his shed and trying to throw things out. I have no idea what kind of wood it is, I just know it WAS like a reddish color before he sanded it. I had an entire novel typed out of everything I’ve done to this little experiment slab I have, but my phone did the whole “select all, cut” thing and I’m so mad. Anyways, every time I sand it, or strip it, or clean it, even if it’s dry… these little dots come up. At first I thought it was moisture but it doesn’t evaporate. I don’t think it’s sap. It has almost an oily consistency. I guess from the supposed era it was from, it could be mahogany because that’s what was popular at the time. I’m not planning on doing anything other than messing with it and testing things on it. But I’ve used a conditioner pre stain stripper… you name it, I’ve done it. I’ve used a colored wash, a poly-stain, a gel stain, oils, stain then poly, EVERYTHING. Every single time, it comes out so blotchy that it looks like a child did it. No matter what application technique I used. I have no idea what kind of wood it is. I haven’t found anything online about what woods just weep oily little dots. So, if I actually needed to to do something with this little table top, and I came across this same mystery wood/problem, do you think something as simple as “ water plopping” could help? I’m just baffled at this thing and I don’t know if I’ll ever figure out what species it is. But I’ve never really worked with refurbishing or experimenting with a single mahogany piece this big so I guess if mahogany is like this then it all makes sense. Would that be a species that you would water plop? What temperature is the water when you do it? I’ve tried to find forums and posted a couple of times on Reddit about it but I’ve gotten no helpful info. I’ve also talked about it to every old man in the hardware store here. (I don’t think they really take me seriously and literally just suggest I do something easier like chalk paint and distress it. I’m assuming it’s because I’m a petite young woman and look like the kind of person who is into doing that. But my Grandaddy was a carpenter and made furniture, houses, chapels, cabinets, flooring… You name it. And I’ve been working with him on all of those things almost my entire life until he passed away in 2019 and I carry on his work as a hobby and sometimes extra income). Like I mentioned though, I’m not ever making anything out of this. I planned on just using it to test things or let my daughter paint on it to keep her entertained while I’m working on something else. But I can’t even get a decent test area and now I’m just determined to figure it out. Sorry for the long reply 9 months later! I thought you might be my chance to maybe get some solid input or advice! It’s not a huge deal, more like an unsolved mystery I’ve accepted I’ll never solve haha. But it would be nice to find something that worked just in case I ever do come across this same issue on a custom piece in the future! Hope you all had a lovely holiday season and happy new year! Thanks for reading!

@sandybarker9412 3 жыл бұрын

I was just about to stain my bench but now I just must go get some pre-stain conditioner And I'll use a rag instead of the brush, Thank You

@ToolReviewZone 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck Sandy!

@caroltaylor6026 3 жыл бұрын

@joshatwwc 3 жыл бұрын

You can use shellac too

@stebantijerina6269 2 ай бұрын

Sameeeee haha

@danalaniz7314 2 жыл бұрын

Nice comparison demo. I use the pre-stain and although it does greatly reduce the blotching, it really doesn't eliminate it all. I'm a beginner so all I buy right now is the big box store cheap pine and it is easy to work and cut but really hard to finish.

@brinafloyd4880 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks you saved my upcoming project from botches. However, that means another trip to the hardware store.

@ToolReviewZone 4 жыл бұрын

Lol, your welcome and sorry haha

@janvecerka7207 3 жыл бұрын

Commentary is the best! Thanks for the vid!

@kennethsutekh4971 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I had the minwax, but didn't know about using a rag instead of a brush. Great save.

@mariagiorgio9568 3 жыл бұрын

I was just about to stain my bathroom door but decided to look for a staining video just in case someone had an interesting trick or two. I love this idea and am going to order it before I even consider touching my door. Thank you!

@ToolReviewZone 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, and thanks for the comment Maria!!!

@olddad111 3 жыл бұрын

Ive been a professional wood worker for 50 years. Lots of experience with stain and lacquer. Conditioner is not as necessary on hardwoods as it is on pine or other softwoods. Try a sample piece and make sure to sand everything well before staining. If you are using an oil based stain such as min wax or watco, be sure to soak all stain rags, disposable sponge brushes etc. in water before disposal. These stains have a tendency to self combust. You could save your shop by being careful. Good luck

@jamesmcinnis208 2 жыл бұрын

Is there anything you can do to increase the absorbency of the wood if you want to stain really dark?

@90mphsleep 2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesmcinnis208 darker stain or multiple coats

@jamesmcinnis208 2 жыл бұрын

@@90mphsleep How does a darker stain or multiple coats increase the absorbency of the wood?

@90mphsleep Жыл бұрын

@@jamesmcinnis208 it doesn't. If you want it to be darker, use a darker stain or multiple coats. Or use a different wood in the first place

@jamesmcinnis208 Жыл бұрын

@@90mphsleep So you didn't understand my question or don't know the answer. It's blatantly obvious that if you want something darker you can use multiple coats or use a darker stain or more absorbent wood. If you don't know the answer to my question then there's no point in you responding to a question I didn't ask and wasting my time.

@mamaginn8277 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your advice. My husband had bought pre stain conditioner and I grabbed it after your video and it worked great!

@ToolReviewZone 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!!! Thanks for letting me know Mama👊👊👊

@Tiger-pb4fs 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏 for you help! You’re amazing! God bless!

@saugustin9029 4 жыл бұрын

"It aint nice liike" Got a like just for that! 😁

@ToolReviewZone 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks bro...that's real nice like!

@stevedaigle3242 3 жыл бұрын

Doing some research for my man cave project and I will be using the pre-stain. Thanks for the tip.

@kelbrl18 3 жыл бұрын

Not only was this entertaining but soooo helpful! So happy I found this video before I started my project

@ToolReviewZone 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks so much for the comment, and good luck on your project KELKAY!

@mitchbluejays963 3 жыл бұрын

Moist.....not moist..... lmao

@speakerconnietremblay Жыл бұрын

Found this at the perfect time. Thank you much!!

@SamanthaLiangCakeArtistry 2 жыл бұрын

I am remodeling my studio and chose to paint and stain my new work benches myself (for some reason I thought I was smart) thank you for this real nas like video. It was very informative

@markanthonyking Жыл бұрын

Nice video, the pre stain wood conditioner makes a huge difference to me, remember to let it do it’s job for at least 15 minutes and under 2 hours, I get beautiful results every time

@davefranks8149 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a Minwax lover, was raised on it because my parents were Antique dealers, I too am dealing with antiques, but just starting a year ago, with the furniture, big, big, difference by using Pre Stain on my antiques, and the buyer comments on the finish every time. Thanks for your video, just kinda sealed the deal on Minwax Pre Stain.

@razo5557 3 жыл бұрын

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@ccm971 3 жыл бұрын

Do you use pre-stain on every time of wood, including oak?

@josepheller8395 2 жыл бұрын

I just started using this product on some basswood picture frames I've been making. The problem with color difference was pretty substantial. After using the pre stain the colors were much more consistent. I have always used minwax but I bought a small can of rust oleum dark walnut stain. The rust oleum looks more like walnut on the basswood than the minwax dark walnut. I really like the rust oleum stain.

@mathewt4309 2 жыл бұрын

This bodes well for my relatively unresearched stain choice for my maple fireplace mantle :D. Go Rust-Oh go!

@shayLEE6 4 жыл бұрын

This guy cracks me up

@GeophysGal 3 жыл бұрын

Love this product. I have never sanded/stained before. But, our front door was a disaster after 30 years and my 90 yr/old. He told me “only use Minwax” and this popped up on Amazon when I googled. Needless to say, the door looks great. Can’t say enough about how this product goes on, I used a brush, and the tone was great. I added 2 Coates with Minwax gel stain and amazing. Came here looking for sanding after staining tips and found your video. I am mechicanially declined and have never dont any wood working at all, let alone sanding and staining. It turned out fantastic.

@ToolReviewZone 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for the feedback GeophysGal!!!

@blessyourheart1167 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You , most definitely going to go buy this product today. You are going to make my custom cabinets look fabulous!!! Thank you again 💜

@MelodyAK98 3 жыл бұрын

So glad I saw this! I am staining my walls and it looks horrible. Now I know!!

@ChanWeinmeister 3 жыл бұрын

Good comparison, i'm convinced. About to redo a tabletop, and was looking for techniques. I appreciate it!

@ToolReviewZone 3 жыл бұрын

Let me know how it turns out!

@GrievingForGrace 4 жыл бұрын

Not only informative, but very funny! Thank you!

@ToolReviewZone 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Grieving!!!

@buster349100 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my! How I wish I had known about this product a long long time ago. 🇨🇦

@joeblow9210 3 жыл бұрын

Man, quick and easy, a great tip!

@cowboy8819 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the demo; already planned on it, but like to see what possibilities...

@ibtarnine 8 ай бұрын

i'm experimenting with a 1:3 poly/odorless paint thinner mix that seems to penetrate about 5mm into the wood with one very light wiping coat, specifically for pine. the mixture ends up a good deal thinner than typical wipe on poly. this mix has performed extremely well so far, and it's something most people should already have around the shop, so i'd suggest people give it a try on a test piece to see if they like the results.

@sherbtv5928 4 жыл бұрын

It's actually same as what I did on my stain video. Nice vid bro

@Kaalokalawaia 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm going to do this for my shelves.

@ToolReviewZone 3 жыл бұрын

Let me know how it works out 👊

@kenbonez 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This is the best video I found on staining

@ToolReviewZone 2 жыл бұрын

Awesomeness 👊👊👊

@ThatEngineerGuy_ 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the insight, excited to start my first wood working project and of course there will be electronics inside.

@maegenthissweatylife6731 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I am about to try and stain for the first time. I guess I'll be running to the store to grab some pre stain. It really does look so much better

@ToolReviewZone 2 жыл бұрын

Let me know how it works out maegen!

@kelliquinn1342 Жыл бұрын

I'm going to tell you within the first 13 seconds you answer of my important question! I'm so glad I chose you and thanks for making this video

@andrewskrypnyk601 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Going to buy some right now!

@redinamarie Ай бұрын

I had minwax and didn't know what to use it for I thought it was like a glaze but now that I know what it's for I can use it for what it's supposed to be used for thank you I appreciate your knowledge

@angiesickler3405 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! I’m a wood staining newby, as I’m redoing my kitchen cabinets diy style. This tutorial was extremely helpful! Question: for kitchen cabinets would you recommend oil or water based stain?

@ToolReviewZone 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Angie! I would 100% recommend the oil base stain. Water base just never looks good to me and does not look as good. Not to mention that the oil base will hold up much better after a lot of the using and abusing over time. Hope this helps!

@angiesickler3405 3 жыл бұрын

Tool Review Zone thank you! I’ve already done 2 cabinet doors - stripped the white paint off, sanded, and applied wood conditioner and stain - and they look great!

@VictoryBeyond Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the video. It was really helpful. And thanks for not giving us all the detail on the history of wood staining and when it was invented and who invented it. Very quick and informative video. Thanks a lot.

@DolphinTM 3 жыл бұрын

When you think staining is the hard part but the actual hard part is the sanding😂😂

@yonnes42 2 жыл бұрын

This hahha

@ashleyh4509 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been sanding for 10 long ass years these past 3 days 😭😭

@lmeirelesxo 2 жыл бұрын

Omg yes!!!

@silvestrelomeli6750 2 жыл бұрын

@@ashleyh4509 lol

@comack669 2 жыл бұрын

Reading my freaking mind lol

@KelseyViv 3 жыл бұрын

Back to the store I go for the wood stain conditioner I didn't know i needed! Lol. Thanks!

@ToolReviewZone 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha 🤣

@mrwalker4160 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! You made it helpful and funny!

@3DJapan 3 жыл бұрын

I've never used stain, though my mom was a carpenter so I grew up around it. I have some wood to stain so I really appreciate these tips.

@jq48jq 2 жыл бұрын

My Father was a carpenter... Ba dum tss. Thank-you I'll be here all week, Try the Stain.

@johnrice9121 4 жыл бұрын

I am going to try this out this weekend. I have a small project I am staining. Thanks for the tip👍

@ToolReviewZone 4 жыл бұрын

Let me know how it works out for you John

@johnrice9121 4 жыл бұрын

@@ToolReviewZone does it lighten the stainup by a couple of shades. should I go darker with the stain

@ToolReviewZone 4 жыл бұрын

@@johnrice9121 it wont let it sink is as far and will lighten it up a bit. Just put a second coat on and it should be fine 👊

@3611136111 4 жыл бұрын

going to use this... have kitchen cabinet project we will be starting soon

@moonLight-ks9di 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, very helpful.

@willrozmahel1684 3 жыл бұрын

Jeez did I get lucky! I was just about to stain a blanket ladder I built for my fiance before I figured I should watch a how to video first. Of course the only things I had were the stain and a FOAM BRUSH haha. Guess I'm going back to the hardware store for conditioner and rags! You saved my project. Thank you!

@ToolReviewZone 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped Will!

@willrozmahel1684 3 жыл бұрын

The ladder turned out great! The color was exactly what we were going for and not a single smudge thanks to your advice. Thanks again. Cheers.

@ToolReviewZone 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome Will!!! Thanks so much for letting me know 👊

@cdtank 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So informative!

@ToolReviewZone 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@adrianavizcaino8563 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful thank you so much

@precisionbrown6829 4 жыл бұрын

I just got two small pine swinging indoor doors. The kind you see in old western bars where the fight ends up going through the swinging doors and breaks. Anyway I have mini wax wood finish penetrating stain. It’s a small can but I have the color sample if I need more Do I need the Condioning stain first? Thanks

@karriedube3066 3 жыл бұрын

I love love this video. Dude you are not only helpful and informative, but you are pretty funny

@ToolReviewZone 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks Karrie, I really appreciate the comment 👊

@sharigoe8657 2 жыл бұрын

They didn’t tell us we would need the conditioner, but I’m going to get it before I stain our countertops. Thank you!

@tmhudg 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty much everyone advises to use the pre-conditioner before staining but honestly, I think it looks worse on every test piece I've ever tried it on. For me, the key to reducing or preventing splotchiness is proper sanding. It's easy to think you don't need to sand because "it's smooth enough" or whatever but stain makes everything "pop" and there are often hidden scratches and saw marks that really pop when you apply the stain. Sand those out beforehand and you will avoid most of the blotchiness without having to use a conditioner.

@falconflooring2797 2 жыл бұрын

Water pop your project.

@levigivens 2 жыл бұрын

Wrong. Use conditioner. Sanding doesn't replace conditioner. Not even close.

@samwright285 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u so much for the tip. Saved e time and money.. Working on my first project utilizing stain for the first time👌

@samwright285 2 жыл бұрын

@@levigivens really?

@youdungoofed1 Жыл бұрын

@@samwright285 sanding helps but I learned the hard way, you WILL have blotches without prestain. An extra $8 for conditioner will save you from ruining your project which took hours of work.

@HogTown06 29 күн бұрын

Very helpful. This video was real nass like!!!

@frankcastle6298 3 жыл бұрын

Im new to woodworking and built my son a loft bed so staining is my next step thankfully I found your video as I was gonna just rub stain on it 😬 guess I better get some pre stain.. subscribed

@ToolReviewZone 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel Frank!!!!

@latashabrown7579 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip I’m doing some staining today

@ToolReviewZone 3 жыл бұрын

Let me know how it works out for you👊

@micheled5028 3 жыл бұрын

in the second round, where he used a cloth for everything other the pre conditioner..I felt like the difference was just barely noticeable other than being significantly darker on the side that did not have pre conditioner..right? But noticeable. So if I go back over the pre conditioned, stained, and then add another layer of stain. how long should i wait to apply second layer of stain to get darker?/will it make it much darker?

@Keithers_ 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely going to try it now

@christopherklosowski8213 2 жыл бұрын

Love minwax products and decided to try the prestain conditioner

@debjean9303 4 жыл бұрын

I am definitely going to try the pre-stain conditioner. Thank you

@ToolReviewZone 4 жыл бұрын

Let me know how it works for you!!!

@debjean9303 4 жыл бұрын

@@ToolReviewZone I sure will.

@maryhoughten9141 3 жыл бұрын

So, my dad gave me this sweet box and I thought it was just a bit too yellowy, so what to do but sand and stain it... Which I've never done before! I'm thanking you right now for your videos!

@Mudmowerdiesel 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video thank you

@Private-GtngxNMBKvYzXyPq Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@mbkmmodels9406 2 ай бұрын

Good video - I never thought of using a rag.

@chicagorhtours 29 күн бұрын

Looks good. Why color stain did you use? I'm looking for a slightly darker stain color for some pine wood shelves.

@AntonioClaudioMichael 4 жыл бұрын

Good video Clint

@preetandrealubana6125 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have any tips to fill in oversanded areas where the color has changed ? Im hoping to "patch" the color to avoid sanding the rest of the table down to the bare wood to match. Any info helps

@dustinrossi9384 2 жыл бұрын

Does it matter if it's a gloss black stain? I've never used that stuff but I might give it a try! I've only stained few things here and there w.o the stain stuff. But deff just subbed to your channel, trying to take my wood working a little more seirous

@kranerwheatens 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review. Never heard of pre-stain....until I read it on the can....Now I'm here. Just so happen you are using a stair tread like I am doing. Got mine from Home Depot. I like the knotless look. And I am using the exact same color! Like the vid was made for me...lol Thanks

@ToolReviewZone 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for the comment Kraner!!!

@bryanscott6549 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! gonna try this out on some wood rock climbing holds i made!

@neostenly3310 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely gonna start using the it..

@MrJerseyboy2377 2 жыл бұрын

No gloves? You are my hero. Great video!

@christophervela5447 2 жыл бұрын

Your video helped me out so freakin much

@ksinclair-garcia2092 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought there minwax stain but haven't used it yet. Going to go get this asap!

@prettythingsthings4474 3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@bringbackmyspace7112 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, stain in long continuous strokes with the grain. You get the blotchiness from just rubbing the foam brush all over the place in random directions

@Nebx1989 2 жыл бұрын

I've found that you get basically no blotchiness whatsoever if you hit pine really hard with the pre-stain. And by that, I mean putting it on as sloppy and wet as possible, letting it sit for a few minutes, wiping off the excess, then staining a half out later. I never get any blotchiness anymore by basically drenching the wood with the pre-stain.

@2009nom 18 күн бұрын

Is it necessary to pre-stain pine that's already treated but needs a refresh? I plan to lightly sand an old pine cupboard and apply a fresh coat of stain. Do I need to pre-stain?

@piranhalegify 3 жыл бұрын

Have you used that prestain on a black stain before? How did it come out? I just built a aquarium stand and trying to decide between black paint or black stain.

@Evanelite84 3 жыл бұрын

I bet the negative reviews are because he said moist several times. In all seriousness, this was a very helpful video!

@martialag 2 жыл бұрын

That's actually the exact stain that I need!

@jordandaigle7149 2 жыл бұрын

Love this stuff

@Mercy-lb5rq 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you..can you use it on a new kitchen counter

@rhondapower7586 4 жыл бұрын

I have a VERY old jarrah ( or so I believe) cupboard which I would like to stain an American oak colour ( so it matches the American oak cupboards in my kitchen.) Is this at all possible to do?

@estherparra6400 4 жыл бұрын

What would you process be to stain and finish pine tongue and groove planks? Is there a mill glaze?

@kle2217 3 жыл бұрын

I have some leftover stain with a little linseed oil mixed into it. For the moment, I just kept the leftover in a plastic container with a lid on top (the contain I used to mix and apply with). Is this ok? Not sure what other container to keep this leftover in, as I don't want to pour it back into my original stain can without contaminating it. And I don't have any extra tin can to use.

@2009nom 18 күн бұрын

Is it necessary to pre-stain wood that's already treated but needs a refresh? I plan to lightly sand an old pine cupboard and apply a fresh coat of stain. Do I need to pre-stain?

@richardbedard1245 Жыл бұрын

I wasn't going to use the pre-stain conditioner due to time and budget constraints, but after watching your video I've decided to rethink my decision. I'm doing a t&g ceiling, and I'm looking for some variation, but I want control of the variation.

@mattl5819 Жыл бұрын

Hey brooo lmk how it went if you can. I’m doing the exact same on momday

@viv4843 3 жыл бұрын

Love your video. I learned a lot. Real nass like!!!!!

@ToolReviewZone 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, glad it helped Viv!!!

@bucket1305 4 жыл бұрын

Love the video and you helped me. Thank you. Edit: I had already smashed that like button but reminders are nice. I subbed as well.

@ToolReviewZone 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@bucket1305 4 жыл бұрын

@@ToolReviewZone I am looking at the can in front of me now. Getting ready to pre-stain. I didn't even know it was a thing until now, so definitely thank you.

@ToolReviewZone 4 жыл бұрын

Let me know how it worked out for you Bucket!!

@Jude13able 3 жыл бұрын

I've always used tack cloth and a purdy brush or spray on it works every time.

@shaneckel 3 жыл бұрын

This randomly popped up on my feed and I'm very positive you're from the Pittsburgh area.

@ToolReviewZone 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, yes sir I am

@shaneckel 3 жыл бұрын

@@ToolReviewZone Review Pants'n'at next. :)

@mastandstars5869 2 жыл бұрын

Haha I commented the SAME THING up air ⬆️

@rogerdavies6226 2 жыл бұрын

I am getting ready to stain a large oak headboard. Have had some oak flooring I got from my Grandpa's store when he died in the late 60's. I like the rag rather than a brush. Minwax suggests a brush, but i have gone to several sites and without fail they recommend rags.

@skt4711 Жыл бұрын

I've used it before. I'm here because they used to call it grain leveler and it didn't turn up in any searches. It's pre-stain conditioner now. It's the only way to go, especially trim. It makes the wood that would normally look very different from board to board look consistent. Make one board your master, label it, and stain to match the rest.

@JoSimpleWorks 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect! 👋🤩

@carpepesci 3 жыл бұрын

Someone recommend the pre-stain conditioner to me several years back. I bought a small can, used it, and have never stained without it since. It's a real boot to the berries to put so much time and effort into a project to have it all be for naught because of the stain. Great vid.

@mharris1330 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@theOmnitainment 3 жыл бұрын

lovely demo. what if I don't have a wood conditioner? In Oman I didn't see such in the building material stores. Can I use wood filler (liquid) or Sanding sealer prior to staining? yes after filler or sanding sealer I will sand it with 220 or 300 grit.

@SuperCuttysark 3 жыл бұрын

The commentary is excellent.

@ToolReviewZone 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!

@Bumbumbandit 3 жыл бұрын

Never used pre stain, always sanded the wood then used a rag for staining (never use a brush!) Never had the issues he demonstrated.

@Grumplefut 3 жыл бұрын

What do you sand up too?

@Bumbumbandit 3 жыл бұрын

@@Grumplefut to whatever is needed to achieve a perfect smooth finish, as long its soft and free of any scratches and so on

@tnmtnmorning1178 3 жыл бұрын

I was really trying to avoid the conditioning step on the 60 T&G boards I'm about to tackle, but staring at a splotchy ceiling until I die sounds worse than one extra step. No time for laziness: Tongue and groove is expensive! Thanks for the video!

@staticklingon2182 2 жыл бұрын

That's definitely a factor. I get impatient and hate waiting for stuff to dry but you're right, one day of waiting to make it look better for the next 60 years is definitely worth it.

@williamdeleon217 2 жыл бұрын

My current nightmare. Except it’s 86 boards of Redwood T&G. Wish I was here sooner.