Although the list of benefits for getting your wood stained is extensive, this is a service that requires not only the right skills but attention to detail, the right equipment, and wood knowledge. For more information about popular species of wood and how stain reacts to each one of them, check out this article from Minwax.

Here we combined the main steps to stain a wood based on the knowledge of our team of painters.

• Sanding & Chemical Stripping: this is the first step of a wood staining process. Sanding is done until the polyurethane/lacquer/old stain is completely removed. This step needs to be thoroughly done to get the pores of the wood prepared to receive any new stain.
  

• Wood Bleaching: the process of bleaching wood is recommended for the ones who want to lighten up the color of stain in very dark woods. If your piece of wood is blotchy or discolored, bleaching wood is a great way to prep it for a new stain. According to the owner of Level Five Painting, LLC. Jorge Aurichi, this is a complex process. It can only be done correctly and without causing any damage to the wood by well-skilled and trained professionals.

• Cleaning & Neutralizing: once the wood’s been sanded or if it has been through a chemical stripping process, it needs to be cleaned or neutralized before the new stain is applied.

• Pre-stain Wood Conditioner Application: conditioning wood is a process of applying a layer of finish that helps achieve a more uniform and desirable result. Please note that not all wood requires wood conditioner. That’s why is important to only trust reliable professionals when restoring wood.

• Faux-finishing: faux-finish can be the solution if you have composite, not wood. This process allows decorative paint finishes to be used on surfaces to replicate the appearance of other materials, such as other species of wood. For example, it allows white surfaces to look brown or even darker.
  

• Wood Staining: as briefly mentioned above and the first thing to keep in mind before starting any staining process is that each wood absorbs the stain differently. Staining is a complex process. Not all painting contractors can offer or get done correctly. Staining wood includes a full comprehension of how to treat each type of wood. Take the example of Pine. Staining pieces done with Pine requires attention to detail and an elevated level of craftsmanship. A staining process done incorrectly in more sensitive wood species will cause it to be blotchy. It can waste your money, and time, and destroy the look of a wooden piece.
  

• Protecting the Wood: After the staining is done, Aurichi always recommends applying 2-3 coats of polyurethane (oil-based or water-based).

Need a Painting Contractor?

Now that you know what to look for when it comes to wood staining and why you should get yours restored, always keep in mind to only trust reliable professionals. Level Five Painting, LLC. offers excellent wood staining service and our team is ready to answer any questions as well as plan your next interior painting project. If you are interested in getting an estimate from us, fill out this form or reach out by phone or email.

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