The stains I use for furniture can be purchased at any professional paint store and there is a reason I only use those kinds. For the price you get a much better look and much better quality stain for the money. Most of the stains you purchase at your local hardware store are diluted and just don't look at good. Stains like Zar , Old Master, Wood Classics which is a Sherman Williams brand are what I use mostly. I hand rub my stains using a white sock with a vinyl glove underneath it for that hand rubbed look that my customers rave about. Before staining have some paint thinner and cheapest kind works just as well on hand. I keep the el cheapo throw away brushes for a dollar that you can purchase at a hardware store to get in the cracks which I clean and reuse for another project. Happy staining and remember to have adequate heat along with ventilation to make project dry properly and for your safety. From the owner of harrys real wood furniture - Harry Conant

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I do alot of bunk beds and wooden beds so I apply a white finish other than paint so one can still see the wood. Folks ask me why a white stain versus paint and I tell them it's the best of both world's as it allows some of the wood to still be seen yet color is very white. I use the Sherman Williams pickling white as it has superior covering that my customers have raved over but I also spray on a lacquer overcoat to keep it from turning as white draws dirt like a magnet. Also not doing a super smooth sand on the wood allows for stain to get deeper into the wood giving it a much whiter look. Thanks - Harry Conant - owner of Harrys Real Wood Furniture

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