How To Match Wood Stain

Adding a spoonful at a time gives you repeatable ratios while minimizing waste especially if you have to start over a time or two.

How to match wood stain. Begin with small amountsa little stain goes a long way photo below. Step 1 Mix the stains in a clean container starting with a 11 ratio. Just bring in a sample piece to be matched.

Pay attention to how long you leave the stain on the wood before wiping off any unabsorbed liquid. Wipe a coat of stain on three or four scraps or leftovers from the wood project that you are trying to match but dont immediately wipe them back off. Rachel February 23 2016 1027 am When I am attempting to pick a stain to match something I find it easiest to just take a piece of it to the store with me like the smallest kitchen cabinet.

If youre new to mixing wood finishes consider adding a piece with multiple tones one that contains most or all of the rooms wood finishes to tie the various finishes together visually. Take a sample piece to a flooring store. The attendant will be able to match it for you.

Unicorn SPiT is a water based stainglaze with a very vibrant based color that doesnt lose its pigment when diluted. Lighting Conditions One other factor to consider when matching stains is the light under which you are working. You need to remember proportions of each you dont need to be as overly exact with this as you would need to if you were using universal colorants in case you need to duplicate your mix if you run short.

For consistent color use careful timing. Match stain I have stained pine wood with early american minwax stain I need to know which stain that will match on oak to the pine. It is also non-toxic and VOC free.

Keep in mind many stains dry lighter than they go on wet. So a stain changes the woods color or tint and a finish offers protection and gives it an enhanced look. Keep in mind that stain can look different on different pieces of wood.