![]() I simply hold the color chip up the wood and look at two important things.Įvery wood has two parts, the grain and the sap wood and you have to match both of these to make your color match work which may take a combination of multiple stains. Using their color chip fan wheel I can get a very close approximation of what color wood stain I will need. They have been around for decades and with their recently revamped formula I still get the same 36 color options, but I also get a 2-hour drying time which is a major help in finishing my projects on time. There are a lot of stain colors and brands out there, and ever since I have started I have been a pretty consistent user of Minwax’s oil-based stains. You can read more about the differences between regular and spar polyurethane here. A spar urethane is designed to have more UV resistance and flexibility to resist exterior conditions. On these doors I am using Minwax Helmsman’s Spar Urethane since they will be exposed to the elements. oil-based polyurethanes add a warm amber color to your work whereas water-based polycrylics are perfectly clear and can make the finish seem cooler. You need to know what finish you are using prior to using any stain because some finishes add a bit of color. What are you finishing your project with? Is it oil-based poly, water based polycrylic, wax, oil, etc. Once you’re finished with your sanding use a tack cloth to remove every bit of dust in preparation for staining. Start with a 40 to 60-grit for removal of the old finish and then move to 80-grit followed by 120-grit. Make sure that you work up methodically through each grit along the way to avoid swirl marks or sanding flaws. Keeping your final grit in this range allows for even distribution of the wood stain pigments. I have found that the sweet spot for wood stain is between 120-150 grit depending on the wood. Sanding to too fine a grit will result in wood that may not even be able to take in the pigments efficiently since the openings are too small. Sanding wood too coarsely will create a darker appearance since there are larger pores and a rougher surface in the wood. When using wood stain it’s imperative to sand to the right grit. ![]() The opinions are completely my own and I have been using these products and techniques long before partnering with Minwax for this post. This post was sponsored by Minwax who makes, in my opinion, the best wood stains for historic restoration. In this post, I’ll walk you through five of my best tips and techniques to achieve that perfect color match you are looking for. I’ve worked in historic restoration restoring wood doors and windows for years and if there is one thing I’ve learned it’s how to creatively use wood stains and finishes to get a perfect looking match. Matching an existing wood stain to make sure your work doesn’t stick out like a sore thumb requires a good eye and some careful work. If you’ve got a stained wood project that you need to perhaps repair or refinish and you need to match the stain colors it can be challenging to say the least.
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