Staining ash wood may seem like a challenging task, but with these tips, I’m confident you’ll master it in no time. As long as you follow the instructions correctly, you’ll have no problem with a beautiful and durable ash wood floor. I remember a project where we used a medium “English Chestnut” stain on ash wood for a set of dining room chairs.

Furthermore, basic oil wood stains soak uniformly through the lumber and do not deliver a blotchy result like many other wood types. We aim to become an FSC-certified supplier in the coming years and continue to strive for sustainability in our business wherever possible. With the usage of these cookies we are able to count visits and traffic sources to improve the performance of our site and application. I don't know if the can wasn't stirred thoroughly enough or if that's just how it looks with one coat. But his true passion lies in furniture construction and renovation - he loves seeing old pieces come back to life with some new woodwork or a fresh coat of paint.These stains, while deeper than light stains, don’t completely overpower the natural beauty of the ash wood. But using General Finishes oil-based gel stain will limit the amount of absorption all over the ash wood reducing wastage. Ash wood can be easily handled and it is not too expensive so it is used for making boxes/crates, food containers, and decorative items. As a former editor of Woodwork and American Woodworker magazines, Tom has authored over fifty insightful articles on woodworking techniques, projects, and tool tests. Any knots in the wood should not be loose or dark in colour, as this can indicate weak points that may affect the wood's durability.

The Wood Stain instructions below explain thoroughly how to prepare wood, stain wood, and then how to protect wood afterwards.Splintie - Dave McFee has a demonstration of the dye/stain combination on his web site - http://www.

Learn about the conditions needed to make sure your project is completed as quickly as possible, the best products to use, and how to prepare and stain your deck. As an editor at American Woodworker, the premier woodworking magazine since 1985, Tom has been a part of a legacy that has featured every top woodworker in the country. Instead, use 220 grit sandpaper and let the stain stay on the wood for five to ten minutes before wiping the excess during application. Another crucial factor affecting your woodworking project's outcome is how ash wood reacts to stains and finishes. Quality conditioners partially seal the wood's surface to control stain absorption, ensuring an even colour.

The formulation is water-based and so is safe to use in all environments, has a very low odour and is non-toxic. Further, by this instruction, we mean it’s crucial to wipe the product before it dries and becomes sticky. I'velately seen somenice effects onquilted maple with fabric dyes (teal and fuschia), but i'm not sure how colorfast they will bewithout a mordant.