A foam sponge is highly recommended when working on large flat pieces, as any heavily stained areas can be soaked up by the sponge as you work.

The Wood Stain instructions below explain thoroughly how to prepare wood, stain wood, and then how to protect wood afterwards.Whether you want to darken the natural colour of the wood or create a completely new look, there is an oak stain out there that is perfect for you. For this, our Wood Stains are available in small 15ml tester pots so you can make sure you are happy before purchasing larger sizes. If the wood is freshly sawn, you may need to start with something more coarse such as 120g sandpaper and work your way up with the Sanding Pads. Like all the colours available, both of our Oak Wood Stains are highly concentrated and effectively colour wood in one simple application. Whatever your age or experience level, you’ll be able to find something to pique your interest at Hobbies.

Wooden surfaces to be stained must be clean, dry and free from dirt, dust and any other surface contaminants, including traces of oil, wax, polish, paint and varnish.If you are unsure of what colour you want, start with a light stain and then add more stain until you reach the desired colour. We imagine you have supplied the measurements of your window recess so we make deductions to ensure the blind will fit perfectly within these dimensions. This is because softwoods absorb wood stains in an uneven fashion and could come out blotchy once stained. In the following video we show you how to use our Natural Oak Wood Stain to enhance the colour of a wooden chair.