Ask the Builder: Get pro results when staining interior wood I had poor results for at least 10 years until I learned how to stain interior woodwork ...

Interior designer extraordinaire MaCenna Lee refreshes a living room with DIY trim and perfectly matched stain.

When it comes to new structures, however, the exterior siding decision may be negative on wood, which is expensive and requires a commitment to future painting or staining.

By Kayla DiNunzio, Product Manager at Minwax® When it comes to staining wood, no step is more critical — or more often overlooked— than sanding. It’s the foundation that determines whether ...

The house was built in 1978 and the trim boards are beginning to rot so will not hold stain. We will be getting vinyl soffits and fascia and the contractor will wrap window trim with aluminum.

I prefer to stain the wood trim and coat it with the clear finish before installing it. I then use a color putty that matches the color of the stained wood.