Tips and Pitfalls of Stain Matching

Wood is unpredictable. Those three words account for the vast majority of the problems we encounter while attempting to change the color of a board using stains. Wood is made up of millions of cells we rely on to absorb pigments and dyes - the absorption rate and capacity of which are affected by an astonishing number of factors - which is why, when it comes to staining, wood is unpredictable.

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Bruce Johnson

Through his many books, articles and columns, author-craftsman Bruce Johnson has introduced millions of do-it-yourselfers, craftspeople and antique collectors to the world of wood refinishing and restoration.

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