I didn't want to stain the wood because it takes too much to maintain. Is this supposed to stain the wood
1967741
It doesn't stain it, but it does change the color just a bit darker. It will prob fade away, but shouldn't need upkeep like a stain.
874974
You might try rubbing the painted wood with a wet rag to see if it is color fast. If so, the polyurethane should do ok.
1676625
Its a clear liquid, i have sprayed it on wood (white painted wood) and it has had no staining. I would spot test tho just in case to see if it works for you
2014292
It can be stained. The wood is not "finished" and I have used a stain like preservative on it since I leave it out all winter and the wood accepts it well. Paint would seal the wood and I believe that would promote premature rotting.
202902
I would paint it first, if I were you.The paper is somewhat porous, and once you seal it with paint, it should help keep your stain nice and even.Best of luck :)
1342035
Actually, I just applied Preserva Wood, a semi-transparent, oil-based stain, using the sprayer, and it worked fine (mine was "Redwood" color, it it matters). Everything worked well, although I did spend a while cleaning the sprayer afterwards to make sure I got all the stain out, so that it would get gunky inside.
891514
It is stained the same color as the rest of the unit but is pressed material not wood. It doesn't look totally finished from the back but wouldn't look bad I would say. If you have someone handy, you could likely easily modify it to make it perfectly finished. We love love love our unit!
794277
I've not had good luck with this product in this regard. It does not take stain like real wood, and when once I used it to fill the large pores of an antique mahogany buffet top, no amount of stain would obscure the cream colored lines and dots all over the surface!!! So, I had to strip the top a second time. I'm not please with this product. It also sets up too quickly for some smaller projects. It's probably just fine for rougher projects and ones where painting is the desired finish.
2104305
This product is not...you would have to stain and finish it just as you would any other wood. The adhesive back makes it easy to work
140034
It does pretty good if you get the stain fast enough. You might have to clean it a few times.
643358
It does not need to be stained. It is made of cedar wood which is somewhat water resistant, but as all wood it will decay eventually. I am hoping my raised beds will last several years.
1243555
No, it soaks into the wood and gives the wood a healthy natural finish. Extremely important for unfinished woods. For a high gloss finish, seal the wood and then apply a high gloss finish.
2255149
It's compressed wood. I don't think it could be stained, but I'm not wood expert so you may need a second opinion.
1139110
This is no stain. It might look a little darker, but no stain. It is more like a wax "Bees wax" sealer that conditions the wood. I use it on my end grain wood cutting board. It looks great. It says it's a food grade product. I use it warmed up a bit. Personally I like the oil product they sell also.I use them both.
1888104
I didn't paint it but the stain worked really well. If you have a piece you might try a test on the reverse side of the flexible molding.
1497442
No, I don't think the lumber is treated, but I believe it can be stained. That's a good idea!
1039724
Not to protect it from the weather. I've used it for about a year now without any indication of weakening or rotting in the wood. Staining it might help to preserve the color of the wood, but is not necessary for the functionality (at least for a while).