Stain your exotic hardwood like a pro with these easy tips

Staining exotic hardwood may appear to be a complicated project, but it’s indeed very simple if you understand a few basics. If you're planning a DIY wood-stain project, the following tips will definitely come in handy to ensure that your project looks like it was stained by a professional.

1. Exotic hardwoods contain large amounts of natural lubricants that block any wood stain from going through. So let nature break down and dry out the wood surface, so it can easily absorb stains.
2. Apply a stain stripper on the surface – whether or not it has been stained before.
3. Choose the right stain. You can consider certain stains like General finishes dye stain as these are specially formulated for better penetration in the wood surface. This makes them perfect for exotic hardwoods.
4. Regardless of how you apply the exterior wood stains (e.g., rolling, spraying), it must be brushed for a considerably better penetration of the stain.
5. Your wood can only absorb a certain amount of stain so if you apply a little too much, wipe off the excess with a damp cloth.

Go ahead and try these five wood staining tips for yourself and see what the results are when you embark on your upcoming project to do it like a pro. You might just amaze yourself!