THE BIG REVEAL

There are so many different DIY projects you can do to improve your home but staining wood is a task both amateur and veteran DIYers can tackle that elevates interior surfaces. Staining interior wood can bring an old piece of furniture back to life and transform your space. With this guide, we will break the process down into its simplest steps. You can use any of the 12 beautiful Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines® wood interior stain colors to tackle your next project.

Preparing Your Wood

Before you can start staining, your surface needs to be smooth and completely free of any dirt, oil, grease, wax, polish, or dust. If the surface is damaged, you can apply wood putty to fill in any cracks using a putty knife. Simply sand the putty with your 120-grit sandpaper to even it out with the rest of the surface. If wood putty is unnecessary, you must still sand the wood down with 120-grit sandpaper until all the imperfections are evened out. Wipe off all the dust and loose sandpaper grit with your tack cloth, then use your 180-grit sandpaper to remove any marks left from your previous sanding. Then, clean the surface again to remove any remaining dust. 

Pre-Stain Conditioner Helps Achieve Even Results

Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines® Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner helps ensure color consistency. This conditioner seeps into your wood to seal the material, so the stain gets absorbed evenly. 

Make sure to stir your conditioner before application. Use your nylon/polyester brush to coat the wood completely then let the conditioner penetrate the wood for 5-10 minutes before removing any excess with a dry lint-free cloth. Give the conditioner twenty minutes to dry before moving on to staining the wood.

Staining Made Easy

Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines® Water-Based Wood Stain is made with a thicker formula for peak color control. Imagine oil-like performance but with faster drying time to make your project simple, enjoyable, and rewarding.

Stain cannot be removed once it dries. Keep this in mind as you apply the stain lightly and gradually, even when you want a darker color. 

Stir your Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines® Water-Based Wood Stain. Then, make sure to test the stain color out on a piece of wood you don’t mind throwing away to ensure you are applying your desired color.

If you’re happy with the color you’ve chosen, lightly apply your Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines® Water-Based Wood Stain in the direction of the wood’s grain using your nylon/polyester brush. Allow the stain to penetrate the wood for five minutes to achieve your desired color. The more time the stain is allowed to penetrate, the darker the results. Wipe away any excess stain that has not absorbed into the wood with a lint free towel. 

Always remember to refer to our website kilz.com or product back labels for additional information on which primer is right for your project and detailed instructions on how to apply our products.