with clear finish over the stain. I want to paint over all this wood. I plan to sand and clean the surfaces thoroughly, apply a coat of a stain-killing primer or sealer, then apply two coats of ...

Q: Is it possible to paint over wood stained a dark walnut color? There is so much of it in our house – cabinets, trim and so forth. I don’t want to have to sand them. A: There is no need to ...

I just built a cedar deck railing. I was going to paint it and call it a day, but now my wife wants me to stain it to show off the wood's texture and color. That sounds like a lot more maintenance ...

The difference between staining, whitewashing, and painting ... fireplace, or something else that can’t be removed, cover them using plastic sheeting and tape. First, mix your stain, per the ...

But unlike stained wood floors, paint sits on the surface and can wear away over time, or peel, chip, and crack. The good news is you can simply repaint every few years, but it’s a consideration.