It can be a lot of fun if you want to start working with wood. Yet, there is so much to learn about it, you may be confused when you are starting out. Don’t worry, just take it step by step. This piece is intended to assist you.

Before you stain your wood project, apply a pre-stain conditioner onto the wood. Pre-stain conditioner can help lessen how noticeable blotches and irregularities are when the project is done. The conditioner will let the stain apply evenly and smooth out the wood.

TIP! Safety is important when working with wood. Use the right safety gear and operate tools according to their manual.

Never stain an entire piece of wood without testing a little part of it first. Then, you can stay away from any surprises if the stain looks differently after application. Wood is not always predictable, so you can stay away from disappointment and mistakes with this easy test.

Stir your paint and stain, don’t shake it! Stains often have ingredients that settle to the bottom. Shaking the can may cause the contents to bubble and prevent proper mixing. Stir as best as you can to prevent this from happening.

If you need to buy or rent tools, include that cost in your budget. It’s easy to just overlook things because you’re thinking of the cost of lumber and that’s all. There may be things that you need and will have to get which may become budget breakers unless you plan for it.

Gel Stains

Gel stains are the new big thing for staining furniture and other wood projects that need staining. Gels stains seem to hold onto the lumber better where liquid stains have the tendency to run when applied. Also, because your gel stains are a lot thicker their pigment is going to be consistent while applying it so that the stain is more even on vertical and horizontal pieces.

You might not be the expert woodworker just yet, but you’re on your way to becoming better at the art with the advice you’ve just read. Always seek ways to gain a greater understanding of woodworking, and hopefully you will enjoy the many new projects that you create in the future. You will be amazed at what you can make!