We’re sharing the five best tips for choosing the right wood stain for your project.
Since walnut is dark, it will only stain very dark unless bleached.
The same goes for a wood deck thats exposed to direct sunlight or frequently shaded by trees.
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And thats where one can blur the line between interior and exterior.
In the southeast, theres more southern yellow pine while in the Pacific northwest, theres more redwood.
Dutton personally loves an outdoor contrast between the fencing and greenery.
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The finished outcome can be noticeably different.
Dutton cites that water-based stains tend not to result in as rich a finish as oil-based.
Henderson concurs, stating that deep penetrating oils typically accentuate the natural grain patterns.
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