The staining of wood is one of those activities which seems quite simple on the surface, but in reality, staining can tremendously improve the overall aesthetics of a furniture piece. Furniture prior to staining is easily affected by the elements. Any contact with dirt and moisture will ultimately sink into the woods from which the furniture is made thereby tarnishing its appearance over time. This issue can be easily avoided by properly staining the piece beforehand.
Traditional products like Formby’s Tung Oil will certainly do the trick for your most basic of projects. The addition of this oil to your project will help to seal off the wood from external elements. The end result will be a more durable piece of furniture that will withstand the effects of general wear and tear far better than an untreated piece of furniture.
While this may be all well and good for even the most experienced of woodworkers, what you might not know is that there are now stains available which also act like paints and glazes. Thus, the simple addition of these specialty paints to any project provides for a versatile solution that’s suitable for all types of craftwork.
What makes these specialty paints even better than your basic Formby’s Tung Oil is the fact that they come in a variety of colors. No longer are you limited to the bland color of stained wood that’s all too common these days. Now, you can create highly customized pieces of furniture that are sure to dazzle the senses.