| Red Oak generally takes
well to most stains and clear lacquers, The following
finishes are recommended for this species: Clear Lacquer,
Brandy, Warm Oak, Pearl, Burgundy.
Eastern Maple generally does not accept stains well
- with darker stains, it is more difficult to achieve
a uniform appearance. Tinted Lacquers provide a better
finish. The following finishes are recommended for this
species: Clear Lacquer, Pearl, Classic Butternut, Classic
Honey, Classic Cinnamon.
All softwood doors, such as VG Fir and Knotty Pine,
do not take stains evenly and it is recommended that
tinted or clear lacquers be used. |
| It is the nature of real
hardwood to have a variety of colors and grain textures.
No two pieces of wood are exactly the same, even if
they are cut from the same piece. These variations are
what constitutes the natural beauty of wood. Wood "mellows"
with age, exposure to sunlight, and the elements. Generally,
wood will darken over time regardless of the finish
selected. |