Minwax 1 Quart Cherry Wood Finish Interior Wood Stain 70009

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Wood isn’t exactly a new material; we’ve used it to create some of the greatest marvels of the 20th century before we discovered how to process metal in large quantities. It should come as no surprise then that companies like Howard Products have come a long way in the quality and versatility of their wood treatment products since their inception in 1969.

Choose the right stain: Cherry wood has a reddish-brown tone, so it pairs well with stains that complement its natural colour. Options like warm amber, deep cherry, or mahogany stains can enhance its warm reddish hues. Apply the stain in even coats, following the manufacturer's instructions, until you achieve the desired depth and colour richness.The color of cherry wood darkens as it ages. The hue turns from a pale pinkish tone to a deep reddish-brown tan due to prolonged exposure to light and air. The rate of color change is quite rapid. Initially, the fresh wood, when partially covered, can develop shadow lines within hours. These lines can be difficult to remove with sanding or any other process. Remember to keep freshly acquired cherry wood completely covered or fully exposed to ensure uniform color change on the wood.

While most woods are capable of accepting a wide variety of stains this is not true for most types of cherry wood. Cherry wood is extremely sensitive to both sunlight and the effects of wood treatment products such as wood stain and/or varnish. Let’s have a look at the best way to go about staining cherry wood so you can have the ideal finish for your next workpiece. Linseed oil doesn’t particularly stain the wood as it would have you believe, rather it undergoes a unique chemical reaction with the wood fibers which simply enhances the wood’s natural color and highlights the intricacies of its grain.See, one of the "problems" with finishing cherry is, too many people are used to store bought furniture and, as I have mentioned before, that furniture is misleading because they use a multi-step process to artificially age cherry. Why? Because what everyone wants from cherry is that dark rich color. The problem? When cherry is first milled, it has a lighter, creamy color. So, what do people do? Stain it! Kind of like "don't fruit the beer", "don't stain the cherry wood"...just don't do it. Blotchy Cherry Finish Before you get your hands dirty it’s always a good idea to ensure that your workspace has been prepared adequately. Remember that wood stain can be tough to remove from any surface, therefore on the off chance that you end up getting some on your clothes, flooring, or other possessions in the areas, it’s best to get a tarp and some painters tape to cover things up. Once the cherry wood stain has dried, assess the finished product. If you decide that it needs a second coat, then apply it the same way you did the first. With an oil-based stain, you can expect a second coat to darken the final results. Most of the darkening that will occur with cherry wood happens within the first six months. After six months, the wood may continue to darken but will do so much more slowly. The wood will continue to darken for years, but it may not be noticeable.

Working with cherry wood requires patience and attention to detail, but the results are worth it. Remember to sand thoroughly, choose the right stain, and apply multiple coats of finish for a professional result. By following the tips outlined in this article, you can achieve a stunning finish on your cherry wood projects.Before knowing how to finish cherry wood, it is important to know how to select the right cherry wood to make your work easier and better. Cherry wood boards differ greatly in color as they change their shade with age. To get a uniform finish, choose cherry wood boards of similar shade. A good match would be wood boards taken from the same tree. Sapwood and heartwood