Top 57 Staining Projects

1. 1. Sanding and Preparing Wood Before Staining

   DIY experts offers advice on wood preparation for staining. Wood staining can greatly enhance the natural grain, shades and textures of...

2. 2. Staining a Banister (01:00)

   

   Here are the DIY Basics on staining a banister.

3. 3. Step 5: Sand and Paint (00:50)

   

   How to finish the chair rail molding by sanding and painting or staining.

4. 4. How to Stain a Banister

   

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   It is easy to give a banister a whole new look in just a few easy steps.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

5. 5. How to Create a Map Wallpapered Bookcase

   

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   Learn how to give a bookcase a classic look by adding maps to the inside and painting with stain.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

6. 6. How to Use Stain for Stenciling on Wood

   

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   Using stain, instead of paint, for a stenciling project helps show off the wood grain and gives furniture an antique look.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

7. 7. How To Give Furniture An Antique Look

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   Some people enjoy the challenge of taking an inexpensive piece of unfinished furniture and giving it some of the charm and character of...

   Time:

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   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

8. 8. Tea Technique (00:46)

   

   Create the popular shabby chic look by using tea and tea staining fabric.

9. 9. How To Gold-Leaf a Lampshade

   

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   Add gold-leafed stripes to a metal lampshade for a warm, elegant look.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

10. 10. The Basics of Staining Wood

    DIY experts give advice on staining products. With so many staining products on the market, it may get confusing. Just remember, staini...

11. 11. Outdoor Deck Cleaning and Staining Guide

    

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    Give tired old boards the full treatment -- a deep cleaning and a new tint

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    Difficulty:

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12. 12. How To Create Faux Marquetry

    

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    Follow these steps to create a faux-marquetry border by applying wood stains to a hardwood floor in a geometric pattern.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

13. 13. Sanding and Finishing Wood (01:48)

    

    Bruce Bogartz and a friend give advice on staining and sanding wood.

14. 14. How to Resurface a Pool Patio

    

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    The pros sand down an old concrete surface, resurface the area and spice things up with a fabulous new color treatment.

    Time:

    Two Days

    Cost:

    $1,000 - $2,500

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard

15. 15. How to Stain Grout

    

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    One problem encountered by many homeowners is discolored tile grout on kitchen countertops. Host Amy Devers gives step-by-step instruct...

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy