Top 51 Staining Projects

1. 1. Tips on Staining Wood

   DIY experts offer advice on how to properly stain wood furniture.

2. 2. Water-Based and Oil-Based Color Stains

   Learn more about water-based and oil-based stains for your next DIY wood-stain project.

3. 3. Tea Staining Linens (01:32)

   

   Give new linens an antique look with a tea-staining method.

4. 4. How to Stain Wood Kitchen Cabinets

   Home improvement expert Bruce Johnson shares some techniques for staining wood kitchen cabinets.

5. 5. Creating a Built-In Bookcase (01:00)

   

6. 6. How to Stain Wood Furniture

   

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   Learn expert advice on basic steps for staining -- a simple and inexpensive way to update wood furniture.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

7. 7. 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

8. 8. 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-b...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

9. 9. Sanding and Preparing Wood Before Staining

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

10. 10. Creating a Built-In Bookcase (01:00)

    

11. 11. Grouting Tile (02:42)

    

12. 12. 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

13. 13. 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 r...

14. 14. 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

15. 15. 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 loo...

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate