How to Stain Wood Using Varathane Gel Stain Step By Step

Here I go over how to stain wood in three simple steps.
1. Condition your wood - This process will allow your wood to absorb the stain evenly. If this step is skipped the stain to leave spots or look blots.
2. Apply the stain - It's as simple as painting the stain on the wood just as you would if you were painting.
3. Sealing the wood - Once the stain has time to dry you go back over it with sealer to protect the wood.
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This is part of an ongoing project where I stained a table and painted the backs of the chairs white. Please check out those videos below:
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[@aundreaconnolly1391]

Thank you so much! I will be using this design on my Ikea table that I've had for almost 5 years. My children have really done a number on it and it could use a new look.

[@sherrimc48]

Excellent, simple demonstration of staining wood. Thanks!

[@MyProjectWeekend]

I hope it was helpful! Are you working on a project? If so, what are you working on?

[@echase39]

Fantastic video! Helped a lot with my IKEA Ivar project

[@reneetalley6641]

Great video thanks

[@dariusdollar175]

Nice job

[@jentiffany10]

Can this be done inside my house without worrying about fumes? I don’t have a garage and I worry about dust and bugs getting on it outside. Plus it’s like 90 degrees and 85% humidity right now. 😬

[@MyProjectWeekend]

Can you use wood stain indoors? #woodworking #diy #homeimprovement

[@WifeWulff]

Is it okay to use water-based polyurethane over gel instead of oil-based? I've always been told to use oil-based over oil-based stains and water-based over water-based stains. Have you experienced any issues?

[@MyProjectWeekend]

I have not had any issues with this project. I did use a water based poly over the gel based stain.

[@WifeWulff]

@@MyProjectWeekend thank you!